Introducing Hub-and-Spokes!
Welcome to Hub-and-Spokes!
Why Hub-and-Spokes?
In today's rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, understanding alliances and defense strategies is essential. Hub-and-Spokes is NOT another China-focused newsletter. Instead, it provides in-depth analysis of the evolving security cooperation between the United States and its key Indo-Pacific allies.
The hub-and-spokes alliance system, established during the Cold War, was vital for countering communist expansion in the Indo-Pacific and protecting American interests by connecting the U.S. with key regional allies. Today, it remains crucial for maintaining stability and addressing contemporary threats, such as North Korean aggression and China's assertiveness, by enhancing collective defense, strategic coordination, and safeguarding U.S. interests in the region.
The newsletter delves into U.S. defense policies, the defense and foreign policies of allied nations, and other critical developments shaping the region, emphasizing the importance of covering our allies and partners in maintaining regional stability and security.
What to Expect
Each issue of Hub-and-Spokes is thoughtfully structured to provide the most relevant and insightful information:
Hub Story: The central piece of the newsletter, providing an in-depth analysis of a major development in U.S.-Indo-Pacific security cooperation. Recent posts have covered significant topics such as "Senator Wicker’s Major Defense Spending Plan" and its implications for the region.
Spoke Stories: Brief, focused updates on other important events and issues. These stories offer a concise overview of developments like cost-sharing negotiations between South Korea and the U.S., unrest in New Caledonia, and co-development initiatives between Japan and the U.S.
Recent Posts
To get a feel for the kind of detailed, insightful analysis Hub-and-Spokes provides, check out some recent posts:
“The Wicker Defense Buildup?: Wicker, Cost-Sharing, New Caledonia, and Co-Development”: Senator Roger Wicker proposed a $55 billion increase in defense spending to address U.S. military readiness and capability gaps.
"Down Under Steps Up: Navigating the Solomon Quandary": Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles visited the Solomon Islands to strengthen security ties amidst China's growing influence.
"Japan Takes Command: From AI to F-15s, Japan Announces New Initiatives": Japan announces new security measures from Kishida's Washington visit, including U.S. jet servicing and enhanced defense cooperation.
"The New Squad Rolls Up: Will the Squad replace the Quad?": U.S. boosts defense cooperation with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines against Chinese actions in the South China Sea.
Audience
Hub-and-Spokes is designed for:
Government Officials and Policymakers: Those requiring the latest information to guide decisions.
Defense Industry Leaders: Seeking insights into new markets and opportunities.
Academics and Students: Specializing in international relations, defense studies, alliance politics, and Asian studies.
General Public: With an interest in military affairs and international security.
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