John Pollock discusses the potential of a ceasefire breakdown following the recent cross-border clashes between Pakistan and India in Kashmir.
Author: John Pollock
John Pollock holds a Master of Arts in International Security and Terrorism from the University of Nottingham. Since graduation he has worked in Brussels and London focusing on international relations. His areas of research are on security and foreign policy issues facing China, Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific.
Tensions with China are Securing Shinzo Abe’s Domestic and Regional Ambitions for Japan
In this article, John Pollock discusses the strategic moves that Japan is making under Shinzo Abe as tensions with China increase.
Beijing’s A2/AD Doctrine is Challenging the United States Dominance of the Western Pacific
China is putting pressure on the US Navy in the western pacific using a strategy based on asymmetric warfare known as A2/AD. John Pollock discusses China’s increased military capabilities and what it means for the United States.
After the Hague Tribunal’s Ruling on the South China Sea, Beijing isn’t Backing Down
Is China adhering to international law? John Pollock discusses Beijing’s recent activity in the South China Sea and the response from the international community.
Xi Jinping is Now China’s Most Powerful Leader Since Deng Xiaoping
John Pollock discusses Xi Jinping’s increasing power and influence in China, and the growing cult of personality surrounding his leadership.
Will China Implement an Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the South China Sea?
John Pollock analyzes the maritime dispute between Japan and China in the East China Sea.
A Cycle of Escalation is Underway between Washington and Beijing
In his article, John Pollock analyzes how the militarization of the disputed waters in the South China Sea led to increased tensions between China and the US.
The Return of Japan’s Ambition: Shinzo Abe’s Assertive Foreign Policy
In his article, John Pollock analyzes the shift in Japanese foreign policy after Shinzo Abe took office in 2012.
A Thaw in Ties between India and Pakistan Won’t Halt a Proxy War in Afghanistan
In his article, John Pollock unravels the role of the main actors involved in the war in Afghanistan, by analyzing the ebbs and flows of the diplomatic relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, India and Pakistan.
The PLA as Peacekeepers: Part II
John Pollock examines the shift in China’s UN policy under Xi Jinping.