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Unpacking Trump’s New Critical Minerals Executive Order

President Trump signed an EO to accelerate domestic minerals production for national security. The EO sets swift timelines to expedite permitting, deploy Defense Production Act funds through the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and identify priority projects.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — March 21, 2025

Conceptualizing Indonesia’s Strategic Thinking in the Maritime Domain: Strategy as a Spectrum and a Process

Does Indonesia have a maritime strategy? There are two ways to approach this question: First, Jakarta does not have universally agreed national guidelines on maritime strategy. However, it consistently refers to three historical reference points: the Struggle for Independence (1945–49), the Djuanda Declaration (1957), and the Palapa Oath (14th century). These emphasize the far-flung archipelago of over 18,000 islands […]

Commentary — March 20, 2025

The Escalating Attacks on Tesla Facilities

Since January 2025, a series of attacks have targeted Tesla facilities and vehicles across the United States, bringing renewed attention to a long-standing debate among policymakers, scholars, and law enforcement over what qualifies as domestic terrorism.

Critical Questions by Riley McCabe — March 20, 2025

Nicolas Pelham: Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syria’s Future

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Nicolas Pelham. Together, they discuss his written profile of Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa. Then, Jon continues the conversation with Ninar Fawal and Natasha Hall to discuss al-Sharaa's opportunities and challenges.

Transcript — March 20, 2025

Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands

China’s grey zone coercion in the South China Sea has intensified under Xi Jinping, but Southeast Asian nations have grown more resilient. Despite aggressive Chinese maritime tactics, regional players resist. The U.S. must strengthen support for allies to deter China’s aggression.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory B. Poling — March 20, 2025