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Lyle Goldstein writes in Asia Times that Taiwan's opposition-led outreach to Beijing signals a diplomatic path to easing cross-strait tensions and reducing the risk of U.S.-China conflict.
War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi (written by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein wrote in Responsible Statecraft that the U.S.-Iran war could complicate U.S.-China relations but also create an opportunity for cooperation to stabilize the global economy and reduce tensions.
Trump’s Hormuz blockade unlikely to draw China into Iran war (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein told the Washington Examiner that China views the Iran war as economically and diplomatically disruptive but remains insulated enough to avoid deeper involvement.
Time for a ‘Fourth Communique’ To Stabilize U.S.-China Relations (written by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein argues in RealClearWorld that the U.S. and China should pursue a fourth communiqué to reduce tensions and avoid conflict over Taiwan.
Understanding China’s Amphibious Warfare: The Yijiangshan Case Study (written by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein writes for U.S. Naval Institute that China’s study of the 1955 Yijiangshan amphibious assault suggests a conflict over Taiwan could be more dangerous and escalate more quickly than many U.S. planners assume.
Iran war: is the US shifting away from its strategy of precision strikes? (interview with Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein was interviewed by the South China Morning Post about the Iran war and the lessons it holds for protecting energy infrastructure.
The delayed US-China Summit is another cost of the Iran War (op-ed by Lyle Goldstein)
In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein argued that the Iran War is distracting the U.S. from the most pressing issue facing the global order: U.S.-Chinese relations.
The Battle of Gallipoli's sobering lessons for the Strait of Hormuz (article by Lyle Goldstein)
In this article, Lyle Goldstein discussed the 1915 Battle of Gallipoli as an example of the kinds of problems that can arise in a battle for control over a constricted waterway like the Strait of Hormuz.
Why Donald Trump's war could play into China's hands (op-ed by Lyle Goldstein)
In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein argued that problems in the Persian Gulf are likely to give further impetus to China-Russia energy cooperation in the Arctic.
'China could attack South Korea in a contingency' – warning drawn from Iran's strike on US bases (commentary by Lyle Goldstein)
This article on the possibility of China attacking U.S. bases in Korea featured commentary from Lyle Goldstein.
How Iran’s strikes on US bases could offer a preview for the Asia-Pacific (commentary by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein offered commentary in this article on how China might target U.S. military assets in Asian countries in the event of a Taiwan Straight conflict.
Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution (commentary by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein offered commentary in this article about Chinese Defense Chief Dong Jun's remarks that stressed prudence as the Xi-Trump summit looms, suggesting no imminent military action on Taiwan.