Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Pacific Forum, commented to Voice of American Chinese that Congress’ failure to renew funding of the Compacts of Free Association (COFAs) with the Pacific Islands of Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau jeopardizes US influence and sea control in […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus spoke to Sputnik News for a segment titled, “Analysis-China Likely to Take Wait-and-See Approach to Taiwan After Recent Election. An adjunct fellow at Pacific Forum International Larus suggested that Beijing would likely continue military sorties into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and later carry […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus spoke to TVP World for a segment titled “Japan’s record military budget.” Elizabeth Larus indicated that Japan’s hefty defense budget increase indicates that Tokyo is seeking a new role as a security partner in the Indo-Pacific. Watch the segment.
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and Adjunct Fellow at Pacific Forum joined The John Batchelor Show for a segment titled “#PRC: Who was Li Keqiang of the CCP? Elizabeth Larus, Pacific Forum.” She commented on the passing of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Listen to the segment. Other recent […]
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and Adjunct Fellow at Pacific Forum, published commentary in the forum’s PacNet on the upgrade of US-Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Professor Larus writes that the elevation of US-Vietnam relations facilitates bilateral trade and investment, but more importantly counters China.Read the commentary here.