Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs, explained to the Saudi Al Sharq news service that comments by the U.S. military and government officials indicating possible dates for the outbreak of hostilities between the US and China are not predictions. Rather, they are designed to strengthen the ability of the U.S. military to respond to Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, particularly concerning Taiwan. Watch the segment.
Other recent media mentions for Larus include:
Russia China Summit (Al Jazeera)
Elizabeth Larus commented that Xi Jinping supports Russia’s war against Ukraine because China cannot afford to have a weak partner in its efforts to unseat the US as global power.
Khalistanis attack Indian high commission (Republic World)
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs, participated in a panel discussion on India’s Republic World on the recent Sikh separatist attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Professor Larus’ comments begin at 33 minutes into the program.
China-Russia (VOA Russian Service)
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs, commented March 22 on the VOA Russian Service on Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow. Professor Larus indicated that China’s “no limits partnership” is manifested in trade and is not yet extended to military cooperation. Watch the segment.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Visit to Russia is First Since Invasion of Ukraine Began (Scripps News)
Elizabeth Larus commented on the meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, indicating that China needs Russian oil and gas for its economic and military development, and Russia needs Chinese support in its war against Ukraine. Download the clip.