by Asia Pacific Task Force | Feb 14, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways: Strategic Motives: Trump’s tariffs, aimed at reducing reliance on China and boosting domestic industry, mark a return to protectionism with broader economic and political implications. While the administration frames tariffs as a way to counter China’s...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Feb 3, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Commentary, Disruptive Technologies
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing (QC) are at the center of the escalating strategic competition between the United States and China. These technologies are reshaping military capabilities, economic dominance, and geopolitical influence,...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Jan 7, 2025 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Key Takeaways Unprecedented Martial Law: President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law—later annulled—ignited South Korea’s most severe political crisis since democratization, calling into question the scope of presidential emergency powers. Dual Impeachments:...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Nov 23, 2024 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Policy Brief
Introduction The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has long been recognized as a cornerstone of regional security and cooperation in Southeast Asia. Amidst a rapidly evolving global order marked by geopolitical rivalries, non-traditional security threats,...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Nov 15, 2024 | Commentary
Key Takeaways: Hawkish Cabinet Appointments: President-elect Donald Trump has appointed a predominantly hawkish group of individuals to key cabinet positions, signaling a strategic pivot toward a more confrontational U.S. policy on China. Marco Rubio’s Pivotal Role:...
