Lyle Goldstein writes in Defense News that the Marine Corps’ forward strategy in the Pacific risks provoking a more aggressive Chinese Navy.
Global Economics & Security
Research that connects economic analysis, political dynamics and security questions to better understand global change.
Global Economics & Security
Research that connects economic analysis, political dynamics and security questions to better understand global change.
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US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missiles to overwhelm Chinese defences (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein says in the South China Morning Post that the Blackbeard could threaten Chinese warships farther out in the Pacific, near Guam.
The War in Ukraine Is Spiraling Out of Control (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein tells Jacobin the media has downplayed the risk that a Russia-NATO war could turn nuclear, a danger he believes is growing as European leaders stay committed to the idea of a Ukrainian victory.
Interview with Dr. Lyle Goldstein
In an interview with VOA News, Lyle Goldstein reflects on the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A recent Bloomberg article cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by researchers at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.
Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defences as Russia’s role shrinks (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein tells the South China Morning Post that Turkmenistan's proximity to the war in Iran and Russia's strained arms industry are pushing the country toward Chinese air defenses.
In Time magazine, Jeff Colgan discusses how the G7's release of oil and fuel products could affect American consumers.
Think Trump’s $1.5 trillion Pentagon request is outrageous? This’ll blow your mind (comments by Heidi Peltier)
In Mother Jones, Heidi Peltier of the Costs of War Project says the true scale of the military budget is much larger than reported.
The cycle of hate: How Canada and the U.S. entered a cycle of hostility and how they can break it (coauthored by Prerna Singh)
Prerna Singh co-authored an opinion piece for The Conversation on how a "10-year cycle of hate" explains deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Canada.
Trump, China and the question of selling arms to Beijing (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein tells The Hill that if war between the U.S. and China is unlikely, trade in lower-end weapons between the two countries becomes conceivable.
China’s next carrier could be its longest – what are Beijing’s plans? (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein told the South China Morning Post that China's next aircraft carrier could be larger and nuclear-powered, but would still depend on a growing fleet of supply ships.
Poulami Roychowdhury Receives 2026 Seed Award
Poulami Roychowdhury received a 2026 Seed Award from Brown University's Division of Research for a project examining how welfare, security and representation shape women's political preferences.
