Articles
Peace, Interrupted: Dangerous Fallout from the US Institute of Peace Shutdown
James Borton, Senior Fellow at FPI, wrote in Geopolitical Monitor on July 18, 2025, about the fallout from the US Institute of Peace shutdown. He warns of dangerous consequences for U.S. diplomacy.
China's war of ideas in the South China Sea
In a July 18, 2025, Nikkei Asia commentary, James Borton analyzed Beijing’s “war of ideas” in the South China Sea. He argues that China is shaping narratives as a strategic tool of influence.
Harvesting the Waves: Environmental Peacebuilding in the South China Sea
James Borton joined the Asia Unscripted podcast on July 30, 2025, to discuss environmental peacebuilding in the South China Sea. The episode explores how cooperation over resources can help reduce tensions.
Vietnam’s role in Asean shows promise and pitfalls of regional relevance
James Borton, Senior Fellow at FPI, wrote in the South China Morning Post on August 8, 2024, about Vietnam’s role in ASEAN. He highlights both the promise and pitfalls of Hanoi’s growing regional relevance.