Logan M. Williams

Lessons of a Bygone Era: Wars of Symbolism

In September, China released its new “standard map,” laying claim to most of the so-called “South China Sea,” as well as territory that it...

Lessons of a Bygone Era: Deterrence, Power Projection, and “Peace Through Strength”

The United States’ phenomenal victory over the Soviet Union during the Cold War ushered in a period of tremendous optimism, driven by the unbelievable...

The U.S. Senate Takes Important First Step Toward Repairing Partnerships Soiled by President Trump

On July 12, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators introduced a bill to prevent future United States’ presidents from arbitrarily leaving the North Atlantic...

The United States Should Be Wary of Engaging Cuba

We’ve been down this road before as a nation and the results weren’t promising. The Wall Street Journal recently published several revelations regarding Chinese spying...

Vindication for President Obama: Step One for Countering Chinese Influence and Responding to Xi Jinping’s Aggression

Recently, the Wall Street Journal shocked the world with two reports that illustrated just how ambitious and antagonistic Beijing could be in the “new...

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India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.

Why is QUAD Plus Relevant for FOIP?

QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.

What Canada’s Submarine Decision Means for South Korean Arms Exports

Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.

Can Abiy Ahmed Afford His Power in Ethiopia’s Political Marketplace?

Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?

BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.