Ely Ratner
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs during the Biden Administration. Discusses US-China relations and defense strategy.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 45min
Security in the Indo-Pacific with Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner
Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner discusses North Korean intentions, American military posture, South Korea-Japan cooperation, Chinese military modernization, corruption in the Chinese military, and deterring an attack on Taiwan.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Defense Department’s 2024 China Military Power Report: A Conversation with Dr. Ely Ratner and Dr. Michael Chase
Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, and Michael Chase, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China, delve into the U.S. Department of Defense's 2024 China Military Power Report. They analyze advancements within the People’s Liberation Army, highlighting concerns over military spending and nuclear arsenal growth. The discussion also uncovers the impacts of corruption within the PLA and examines evolving Chinese military dynamics, notably regarding Taiwan, the South China Sea, and China-Russia military ties.
Jun 6, 2025 • 59min
What to do about China?
Ely Ratner, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, discusses the rising tensions in US-China relations and the need for a Pacific defense pact. Ibram X. Kendi shares insights from his biography on Malcolm X, highlighting the enduring legacy of resilience and its relevance to today’s social justice movements. Ray Dalio emphasizes the importance of understanding economic debt cycles and bipartisan approaches to fiscal responsibility, stressing the potential impact on national stability.
