Phil Davidson is a retired four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy who last served as the 25th Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). He served in the Navy for almost 40 years until his retirement in 2021. Before becoming the Commander of INDOPACOM, he was the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command/Naval Forces U.S. Northern Command. He previously served as commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, and the commander of the Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, while simultaneously serving as the deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat “V,” a Superior Honor Award from the U.S. Department of State, and numerous other awards. He holds a Master of Arts degree in national security and a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the United States Naval War College.
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Adm. Phil Davidson on Indo-Pacific Security Dynamics
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Han Lin in Financial Times: ‘If we look at how China looks at Starmer’s visit, I don’t think they’re looking for British factories to be set up in China, I think they want more British capabilities . . . finance, asset management, life sciences, education, green standards’
January 30, 2026
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Han Lin interviewed by BBC on PM Starmer’s Beijing visit
January 29, 2026
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Han Lin, China managing director of The Asia Group, says “from China’s view, the Starmer visit looks like a chance ...
Kurt Campbell’s op-ed on U.S.-China relations featured in The New York Times
January 28, 2026
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Mr. Campbell is the chairman of the Asia Group and a former deputy secretary of state. President Trump’s second-term approach ...
Shailender Arya in The Hindu Business Line: ‘The conclusion of security and defence partnership between India and EU provides strategic intent and intimate policy guidance for closer defence industrial cooperation between the Indian and European defence industries’
January 27, 2026
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“The conclusion of security and defence partnership (SDP) between India and EU provides strategic intent and intimate policy guidance for ...