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Defense & Aerospace Report

Energy Crisis, China’s Narrative Warfare, and Indo-Pacific Security

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patrick-cronin
Asia-Pacific Security Chair
On March 14, 2026, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, United States and Republic of Korea Army engineering battalions take part in a river crossing drill near the DMZ in Yeoncheon, South Korea. The South Korean and U.S. militaries stage joint river-crossing drills in the border county of Yeoncheon as part of their annual key springtime exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability between the allies. (Photo by Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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US and Korean forces take part in a river crossing drill near the DMZ in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 14, 2026. (Getty Images)

Patrick Cronin appears on the Defense & Aerospace Report to discuss the energy crisis, Asia, and China’s narrative warfare (28:20-33:20). He also offers his insights on Australian defense strategy and Japan's arms exports (52:20-57:30).