# Derek Grossman

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How Indonesia Sees the World

U.S. foreign-policy coverage often focuses on the Middle East, China, or Europe. So, what is the view from what is sometimes called the world’s biggest invisible country? Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populated country and third-biggest democracy, gets surprisingly little attention. How is Jak…

SCO Preview: Modi Heads to China Amid U.S. Tariff Shock

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Northeast Asia this week, embarking on a two-stop trip that includes Japan and then China, where he will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, which begins on Sunday. The PM's visit comes amid a full-scale implosion of India's ties wi…

Trump 2.0: what it means for New Zealand and the World

This discussion occurred at the NZIIA flagship conference in Wellington in June 2025. The return of US President Donald Trump to the White House has created tumultuous news on a daily basis. The Administration’s approach to Ukraine, the Middle East, international trade, competition with China and r…

US defense analyst gives the American view on WPS, China, Taiwan, and Xi Jinping

RAND Corporation's Senior Defense Analyst Derek Grossman provides an analysis of the complex issues entwining global superpowers and their implications for the entire Indo-Pacific region. He also addresses the critical question of how ongoing tensions between the US and China may directly impact th…

Episode 32 - Another Look at Trump's Indo-Pacific Strategy with Prof. Derek Grossman

As compared to his first term, US President Donald Trump’s approach to the Indo-Pacific appears to be undergoing a significant transformation. He has disrupted relationships with allies and partners with his tariff regime, while there are open questions about his commitment to groupings such as the…

Decoding China’s Influence in the Indo‑Pacific: Strategies and Perspectives

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, defense analyst Derek Grossman joins the discussion with Carl to unpack how countries across the Indo‑Pacific view—and respond to—China’s growing influence. As Grossman notes, the Indo‑Pacific is far from monolithic, with regional actors pursuing distinct s…

China Moves to Fill U.S. Void in Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Asia next week for a highly anticipated summit with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Trump will be returning to a region he's personally transformed through his challenges to the international order, tariffs, and now the Iran war that's hit Asia's ener…

Is the Quad Fracturing as US Priorities Shift?

The Quad was meant to anchor stability in the Indo-Pacific—a way for the United States, India, Japan, and Australia to stay aligned in a rapidly changing region. But shifting US priorities under the second Trump administration are putting it to the test. Derek Grossman of the Center for a New Ameri…

The New Security Landscape Taking Shape in Asia

The U.S. war against Iran is having a profound impact far away from the battlefield, all the way on the other side of Asia in the Western Pacific. There's an emerging consensus among Washington's allies and foes alike that the U.S. will be incapable, unwilling, or a mix of both to fight a war again…

Why Your Political Anger Feels Futile

Political outrage is a constant part of modern life, from social media to surges of global protests. But what actually changes? Why do so many structural issues seem deeply entrenched despite high levels of voter turnout? Anton Jäger has a term for this mismatch: hyperpolitics. He joins FP Live to …