In an article for the U.S. Naval Institute, Lyle Goldstein argues the United States should renew naval cooperation with Russia to promote maritime stability, strategic balance and humanitarian readiness despite ongoing tensions over Ukraine.

In UnHerd, Lyle Goldstein argues that the U.S. is beginning a significant and necessary shift in its Taiwan policy—publicly reining in Taipei to reduce the risk of war with China and prioritize broader strategic interests under an “America First” framework.

In Asia Times, Lyle Goldstein writes that former President Trump’s approach to the Philippines signals a shift toward defusing U.S.-China tensions by prioritizing trade and counterterrorism over military alliances and confrontation.

In an interview with PBS NewsHour, Lyle Goldstein discussed tariffs and the Trump administration’s overall approach to Asia.

Lyle Goldstein argues in Stars and Stripes that despite flaws and risks, the U.S. should stay in AUKUS to strengthen undersea warfare and share Pacific defense burdens against China.

Lyle Goldstein writes in The National Interest that Trump’s new foreign policy embraces spheres of influence over interventionism, which could reduce great power conflict if managed carefully.

Lyle Goldstein comments for Associated Press, “President Lai’s series of recent speeches appear almost designed to set up a new cross-strait crisis, perhaps in the hopes of building more support in Washington and elsewhere around the Pacific."

In Real Clear Defense, Lyle Goldstein writes that Asia-Pacific allies skipping the NATO summit signals a rational shift away from U.S. defense demands and may help rebalance regional security.

Lyle Goldstein comments for Asia Times, "I am more concerned that this further erodes norms both with respect to attacking nuclear infrastructure as well as encouraging the dangerous practice of preventive war in general."

In Asia Times, Lyle Goldstein writes that while China may benefit geopolitically from U.S. entanglement in the Middle East, Beijing continues to exercise military restraint and prioritize diplomacy in the region.

Lyle Goldstein comments for South China Morning Post, "While it will have some flashy elements, including heavy armor and attack helicopters, these elements are actually not associated with the future development of the force."

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Lyle Goldstein said China’s dual-carrier drills in the western Pacific serve both as preparation for a potential conflict over Taiwan and as a show of force aimed at deterring U.S. and Japanese intervention.

In a piece for UnHerd, Lyle Goldstein writes that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue may escalate tensions with China by downplaying diplomacy and overstating U.S. military deterrence in East Asia.

Lyle Goldstein tells USA Today that while military parades can honor sacrifice and boost national pride, they also often signal insecurity and are more typical of authoritarian regimes seeking to showcase power.

In Nikkei Asia, Lyle Goldstein argues the U.S. must make tough national security choices as it remains globally overextended despite pledges to prioritize the Indo-Pacific.

In The National Interest, Lyle Goldstein argues the U.S. should pursue a "double Kissinger" strategy by easing tensions with both China and Russia, rather than prioritizing deterrence of one over the other.

Lyle Goldstein told the South China Morning Post that China’s PLA is rapidly developing anti-AI tactics while integrating traditional and modern combat methods, spurred by lessons from the Ukraine war and U.S. warnings over Taiwan.

In a TIME article, co-author Lyle Goldstein argues the U.S.-China tariff pause offers a key chance for Trump and Xi to ease tensions and avoid a new Cold War through bold diplomacy.

In Asia Times, Lyle Goldstein warns that deepening U.S.-Philippines military ties amid rising tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea could escalate conflict, urging Washington to adopt a more cautious, diplomacy-focused approach.

In Responsible Statecraft, Lyle Goldstein argues that a Trump-led “reverse Nixon” strategy to split Russia and China is unlikely to succeed due to their deepening strategic, economic, and military ties.

In an interview with the Face-Off: The U.S. vs China podcast, Lyle Goldstein discusses the evolving Russia-China relationship and how their alignment challenges the U.S. in a shifting global order.

In this article, Lyle Goldstein asserts that the U.S. and China should agree to an annual three-day bilateral summit to defuse tensions and avoid a nuclear confrontation between the two nations.

Lyle Goldstein comments for Foreign Policy, “Things are changing, and there’s an earnest debate in the Republican Party.”

Lyle Goldstein writes in The Diplomat that the downfall of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has triggered a reassessment of his foreign policy, with Seoul likely shifting toward moderation to ease regional tensions.

Lyle Goldstein told NK News that Trump-Kim engagement 2.0 could help deescalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula following Trump’s inauguration.