Dr. Philip Shetler-Jones

Dr. Philip Shetler-Jones, an expert on Indo-Pacific security, Dr. Burcu Ozcelik, who focuses on Middle Eastern dynamics, and Callum Fraser, specializing in Russian foreign policy, delve into the evolving role of BRICS amid shifting global power. They discuss the impact of the recent BRICS summit on multipolarity, challenges of digital currency initiatives, and the group's expansion as a counterweight to Western influence. The trio also examines the balance of interests among member nations and the potential for BRICS to affect regional security dynamics.

In this insightful discussion, Sze-Fung Lee, a specialist in Chinese hybrid warfare, Philip Shetler-Jones, an expert in Indo-Pacific security, and Jyun-yi Lee, a researcher on non-traditional security, dive into Taiwan's fight against China's grey zone tactics. They explore how Taiwan balances sovereignty without triggering full-scale conflict, examine China's creative coercion strategies, and highlight Taiwan's adaptive responses. The conversation also sheds light on the regional cooperation tactics with neighbors and how lessons from Ukraine may apply.

Dr. Philip Shetler-Jones, a senior research fellow at RUSI specializing in Indo-Pacific security, and Ha Chae Kyoun (CK), a PhD candidate focusing on international relations, delve into North Korea's emergence as a key international security actor. They discuss the implications of North Korea's growing ties with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict and how this affects regional dynamics, especially for South Korea. They also explore potential North Korean troop deployments and the strategic shifts in alliances, revealing a complex, evolving security landscape in Northeast Asia.