February 16, 2022

US Should Use Passive Defenses to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Military Posture, Argues Researcher

To counter China’s growing military power, increasing resilience of American forces and bases in the Indo-Pacific should be a priority for the Defense Department, according to Stacie Pettyjohn, senior fellow and director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security.

    Watch the full interview from Government Matters.

    • Commentary

      Defense

      Where Do We Go from Here?

      Introduction Over the past nine months, The New American Defense Industrial Base essay series has brought together a wide range of participants to deliver a variety of views o...

      By Susanna V. Blume

      • September 3, 2026
    • Commentary

      Defense

      Manufacturing a New National Security

      Introduction The United States sits atop the world’s pedestal of military superpowers—particularly when it comes to developing and employing the most sophisticated technology—...

      By James Swartout & Nick Doucette

      • August 28, 2026
    • Commentary

      Defense

      The Impossible Middle East

      The Middle East today has some thinking to do. It will need to draw up new ways to preserve its wealth, to pursue greater self-sufficiency, and to diversify—and even own—its s...

      By Becca Wasser

      • Foreign Affairs
      • August 27, 2026
    • Commentary

      Defense

      The Risks of Downplaying China’s Military

      Deterrence can succeed, and continued U.S., Taiwanese, and allied investment can matter a great deal — if undertaken with the urgency the situation demands....

      By Tom Shugart

      • War on the Rocks
      • August 24, 2026

    View All Reports View All Articles & Multimedia