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.

Philip Shetler-Jones, a Senior Research Fellow at RUSI, dives into Britain's strategic shift towards the Indo-Pacific, focusing on the 2025 deployment of the HMS Prince of Wales. He discusses the deepening defense ties between the UK and Japan, along with the geopolitical challenges in the region. The conversation touches on the complexities surrounding US-China relations, Japan's emerging military role, and the future of UK naval operations amid fiscal constraints. Shetler-Jones provides insights into the broader implications of this naval presence on international security.

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.