Author: Julian McBride

Julian McBride

Amid China’s growing militarization and diplomatic coercion in the Taiwan Strait, the United States has spent the past two decades reassessing its Indo-Pacific containment strategy. Starting with former President Obama’s…

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Julian McBride

With China becoming an increasingly prominent superpower in the critical minerals sector, its influence is extending all across Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar. If the U.S. wants to become more…

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Julian McBride

This article examines the increasing importance of Australian defense in the Indo-Pacific, and its role in countering the growing maritime influence of China through closer defense cooperation with countries like…

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Julian McBride

Stronger bilateral relations are not only welcomed between Japan and the Philippines, but also crucial for regional coordination, particularly as America, the top treaty ally of both countries, has prioritised…

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Julian McBride

Force Design 2030 and interoperability with the Philippines remain deeply integrated with the U.S. Marine Corps’ amphibious wartime contingencies. Manila’s geographic position makes the country a prime target of aggression,…

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Julian McBride

A renewed Korea conflict would open with North Korean artillery and missile strikes placing Seoul under extreme early-phase risk, potentially causing mass casualties within hours due to proximity and force…

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Julian McBride

China’s growing alignment with the Kuomintang and the risk of election interference make Taiwan’s 2028 vote a decisive moment for regional stability. In January 2028, the Indo-Pacific faces a vital…

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Julian McBride

Taiwan’s current predicament highlights a broader issue of strategic preparedness in an increasingly uncertain global environment. Beyond immediate disruptions, the crisis underscores how energy security has become central to national…

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Julian McBride

How the 2026 Iran War should prompt the protection of citizen life and critical infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific. The ongoing 2026 Iran war is the highest level of regional conflict…

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