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.

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.

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.

Lyle Goldstein argues in RealClearWorld that the U.S. and China should pursue a fourth communiqué to reduce tensions and avoid conflict over Taiwan.

Lyle Goldstein was interviewed by the South China Morning Post about the Iran war and the lessons it holds for protecting energy infrastructure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This article on the possibility of China attacking U.S. bases in Korea featured commentary from 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.

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.

In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein explains how the Taiwan legislature's recent refusal to increase defense spending reveals fissures on the island regarding its approach to China. He argues Americans need to be clear-eyed and realistic about Taiwan, and urges cautious deliberation over bombast and bromides.

Lyle Goldstein offered commentary on concessions the Trump administration might make to an arms package for Taiwan as the administration seeks to strike a trade deal with China.

Lyle Goldstein offered commentary for this article about how Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi turned China's hard-line stance on Taiwan into a major political victory for her party.

In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein argued that amid a bleak overall foreign policy picture, Trump’s decisive move back to ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan is part of a welcome shift toward moderation vis-a-vis China.

Lyle Goldstein offered commentary on the dynamics between China hawks and those advocating a more pragmatic approach within the Trump administration.

Lyle Goldstein offered commentary in this article on the politics of increased defense spending in Taiwan.

Lyle Goldstein commented on the CH YH-1000S, an unmanned vehicle that is considered capable of supplying combat troops, which completed its maiden flight over the weekend.

Lyle Goldstein addresses spheres of influence and what happens when American interests collide with China's 'near abroad.'

In this op-ed in USNI Proceedings, Lyle Goldstein explains why a proposed partnership between the U.S. and South Korea to build nuclear submarines is not moving forward.

In this op-ed in USNI Proceedings, Lyle Goldstein argues that while China-Russia cooperation in the maritime domain warrants monitoring, the naval threat to the Arctic and Greenland posed by this quasi-alliance is minimal.

In this article in The Guardian on power struggles within the Chinese military, Lyle Goldstein noted that China recently unveiled powerful new weapons and still has the capability to make a move against Taiwan.

Lyle Goldstein commented that the corruption charges against Zhang Youxia, long seen as Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, raise questions about the stability of China's military leadership.

Lyle Goldstein offered commentary on China’s use of diesel submarines

Lyle Goldstein comments on the numerical and qualitative superiority of China's naval forces compared to Taiwan as it engages in extensive war games in the region.

Lyle Goldstein comments for Newsweek, "I do believe that one reason the Chinese and Russians are getting along so well is that they have both faced substantial strategic pressure from 'excessive balancing' by the U.S. and its allies."

Lyle Goldstein writes in Real Clear World that Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, may intensify U.S.-China tensions, particularly over Taiwan, due to her hawkish stance and push for a stronger Japanese military.

Lyle Goldstein writes in Asia Times that a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela would likely backfire by boosting China’s influence in Latin America and deepening great-power tensions.

Lyle Goldstein told The Washington Post that China’s new 80,000-ton supercarrier marks “a new era” in Beijing’s naval power, further narrowing its capability gap with the United States.

In Stars and Stripes, Lyle Goldstein writes that while China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier marks major technological progress, it does not threaten U.S. national security or shift the overall military balance in the Asia-Pacific.

On the Security Dilemma podcast, Lyle Goldstein discussed his “Target Taiwan” paper series, which argues that a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan could be costlier and less winnable for the United States than commonly believed.

Lyle Goldstein wrote in UnHerd that while the Trump-Xi meeting eased trade tensions and benefited U.S. businesses, it missed a crucial chance to address major security risks like Taiwan, North Korea, and nuclear rivalry.

Lyle Goldstein told ABC News that Trump’s comments reflect a new Cold War dynamic, warning that renewed nuclear testing would fuel global arms races, endanger the planet, and ultimately weaken U.S. security.

In TIME, Lyle Goldstein warns that Taiwan’s push toward independence under President William Lai is escalating tensions with China and urges the U.S. to avoid risking war over the island.

In an article for Defense Priorities, Lyle Goldstein argues that the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea offers a chance to ease U.S.-China tensions, urging Washington to return to the One China policy and pursue diplomatic restraint to prevent war over Taiwan.

In a piece co-authored for Foreign Affairs, Tyler Jost warns that China’s looming post–Xi Jinping succession could trigger internal power struggles, destabilize the regime, and reshape the country’s foreign and domestic policies.

Tyler Jost joined the Foreign Affairs Interview podcast to discuss Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power, the risks of political succession in China, and how struggles over Xi’s legacy could shape the country’s future and global influence.

Lyle Goldstein writes in Asia Times that while China and Russia are deepening ties, Beijing has resisted a full military alliance, showing restraint to avoid a new cold war.

Lyle Goldstein told The Washington Post that China views airborne assaults as “absolutely essential” for any invasion of Taiwan and sees Russian expertise as especially valuable after studying D-Day’s reliance on such tactics.

Lyle Goldstein writes in Real Clear Defense that while a Beijing parade with Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong-un raises concern, China’s ties with Russia and North Korea remain complex.

Lyle Goldstein told Stars and Stripes that China’s electromagnetic launch of stealth fighters marks an impressive naval advance but said the true military value of carriers remains questionable given their vulnerability to submarines, missiles and drones.

Lyle Goldstein told Defense News that China and Russia’s joint submarine patrol was a small-scale show of deterrence consistent with past cooperation, but not yet evidence of a deep military alliance.

Lyle Goldstein writes in The Hill that U.S. interests would be better served by supporting a China-India rapprochement rather than viewing it as a zero-sum loss, since cooperation between the two Asian powers could ease tensions, boost trade and stabilize the global order.

Lyle Goldstein told the Washington Examiner that Trump’s pragmatic approach to China, including resisting hard-line hawks and praising Xi, reflects the costly reality of U.S.-China interdependence.

Lyle Goldstein comments for Domino Theory, "We’re talking about, if not a revolution in naval warfare, then something approximating one."

Lyle Goldstein told Business Insider that China’s risky confrontations in the South China Sea have increased over the past decade as Beijing flaunts its growing maritime and aerial power.

Lyle Goldstein and Ella Corbett write in RealClearWorld that Washington should not view Russia’s and China’s growing ties with Afghanistan as a significant threat and should instead focus on humanitarian engagement.

Watson experts Lyle Goldstein and Stephen Kinzer reflect on the legacy of nuclear weapons 80 years after Hiroshima, weighing in on whether deterrence is the true outcome of the atomic age.

In Vox, Lyle Goldstein says Chinese scholars are now openly discussing limited nuclear war, framing it as a response to similar conversations in the United States.