Publications

The Logic of Israel’s Laser Wall

June 23, 2022 Ilan I. Berman National Institute for Public Policy

In early February, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced a major new defense initiative when, in an address to Tel Aviv University’s Institute for National Strategic Studies, he laid out his administration’s plans for a “laser wall” to protect the country from rockets, missiles and UAVs. 

China Reform Monitor No. 1508

June 22, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks; 
Taiwan remembers the Tiananmen Square, Hong Kong silenced; 
China's attempts to influence Jerusalem post backfire; 
China-linked Twitter harassment targets female journalists;
China's surgeons have become executioners

Establish Space National Guard now

June 7, 2022 Peter Garretson The Hill

Establishing the Space National Guard is the smart thing to do. To secure the nation’s advantage, it is essential that both the House and Senate include the Space National Guard language in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act.

China Reform Monitor No. 1507

May 27, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

John Lee wins Hong King's top job with 99% of votes;
Hong Kong police arrest 90-year-old Catholic cleric;
Biden accuses China of trying to meddle with semiconductor bill;
China to boost ties with Russia in military tech, energy and space;
China's hackers obtain trade secrets in the US, Europe and Asia

China Reform Monitor No. 1506

May 26, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

Xi moves to silence "zero Covid" critics...;
... as China censors who chief's criticism;
China cracks down on "illegal entry and exit";
A social media campaign against "historic nihilism";
China orders government, state firms to dump foreign PCs

Indo-Pacific Monitor No. 25

May 24, 2022 Rehna Sheth

Singapore defies neighbors, sanctions Moscow....;
... while Japanese PM swings through SE Asia to bolster unity;
Beijing eyes the South Pacific;
AUKUS expands;
How Delhi is planning to decouple from Moscow

US, Ukraine need to agree on goals

May 20, 2022 Lawrence J. Haas The Hill

Are the United States and its allies willing to pay the price, assume the risks, and support Ukrainian efforts not only to restore the borders of Feb. 23 but also retake Crimea? They may be. But let’s make sure there’s no misunderstanding on that score in Kyiv, Washington, or the capitals of our NATO allies.

China Reform Monitor No. 1505

May 17, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

Expats exiting China;
China's leading financial firms shun Russian banks;
Xi introduces a new "Global Security Initiative";
Web users told to report anti-CPC "Historical Nihilism";
China, Iran agree advance military ties

How Not To Counter Disinformation

May 5, 2022 Ilan I. Berman Newsweek

At some point, Washington will indeed need to stand up a serious, transparent and bipartisan effort to counter the phenomenon of "fake news," but it is already clear that the Biden administration's new board isn't it.

China Reform Monitor No. 1504

May 4, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

Guangxi distributes Xi's "Little Red Books";
Muslim countries help China hunt down Uighurs around the world;
China allows some Asian students to return;
India suspends tourist visas for PRC nationals;
Baloch rebels claim murders of Confucius Institute leaders, teachers

Africa Political Monitor No. 18

April 26, 2022 Jordan Savage

France rethinks its African footprint;
Mediation in Sudan is key to Egypt's security...;
...as Khartoum leans towards Moscow;
Congo moves to regain control over Chinese-run mine;
China's digital silk road comes to Kenya

China Reform Monitor No. 1503

April 22, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

U.S. must make clear it will defend Taiwan: Abe;
Eyeing China, Japan and Philippines hold security talks;
Twitter users exposing China's pro-Russian propaganda;
Diversifying supply chains away from China "good for everyone";
China's new mega-coal mine can produce 15 million tons annually

China Reform Monitor No. 1502

April 18, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

Researchers find "smoking gun" on China's organ harvesting;
Chinese Army makes incursion bids in Ladakh;
China refuses to guarantee Ukraine's security;
China's state-owned companies avoid new oil deals with Russia;
Indonesians see the U.S. more favorably than China

China Reform Monitor No. 1501

April 8, 2022 Joshua Eisenman

Chinese, Russian militaries are not "interoperable";
China and Russia deploy hypersonic missiles, while U.S. lags behind;
China has created a satellite-killing weapon;
China establishes deep space exploration laboratory;
China doubles down on biolab disinformation

Russia’s New Iron Curtain

April 3, 2022 Ilan I. Berman National Review

 Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Western media outlets are closing up shop in the country, independent Russian outlets are being shuttered, and the last embers of press freedom are being extinguished.