As the U.S. seeks to strengthen its position in the South China Sea, this paper examines strategies to increase American leadership and boost allies in the region.Read more...

On September 27, 2019, ASP COO Andrew Holland was quoted in an article published by High North News on the US Navy’s increased engagement in the Arctic.Read more...

On September 10, 2019, ASP COO Andrew Holland was quoted in an article from Raconteur on the Northern Sea Route and the potential for development.Read more...

In addition to increased aggression, the Chinese government has built several man-made military bases on top of arcs of shallow reef islands populated by tropical marine life in the South China Sea. Considering that the world has a over 5 trillion dollars invested in trade flow in the South China Sea, an increased military escalation could cause the regional powers to enter into a conflict that could potentially cost more than they bargain for.Read more...

A summary of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Naval Historical Foundation symposium about the decline of commercial nuclear energy and its threat to national security and the US Navy.Read more...

With the June 11 reappearance of Chinese missiles on disputed islands in the South China Sea, it is clear that China’s attempt to establish dominance in the long-disputed territory is not slowing down. To ensure the sea's openness and viability, it is important for the U.S. to strengthen relations with ASEAN nations. Read more...

ASP CEO Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (ret.) recently published a paper as part of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy’s paper series on Maritime Dispute Resolution and the Future of the Asian Order. Read more...

U.S.-India relations have transformed dramatically from a relationship of estrangement and limited engagement into a partnership that fosters cooperation.Read more...

Although all-out war is unlikely in the South China Sea, risk of major conflict will remain for decades.Read more...

The National Intelligence Council, along with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has just released a White Paper on the impact of Climate Change on national security. The report, titled “Implications for US National Security of Anticipated Climate Change,” examines and analyzes the potential effects of climate change on national security in the coming 20 years. The report uses previous IPCC reports as a scientific baseline for analysis. Read more...