Hal Brands, mentioned 14 times across podcast episodes and expert conversations analyzed by Sonic.
A Chinese takeover of Taiwan would give Beijing greater control over critical waterways like the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, impacting global trade.
North Korea has deployed troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine as part of its new alliance.
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends strengthening the U.S.-Philippines relationship to prepare for a potential conflict in the Western Pacific.