Ely Ratner
Ely Ratner is a prominent American defense expert who served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs under the Biden administration. He is known for his insights into U.S. defense policy regarding Taiwan and the broader Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Taiwan's defenses and resilience against potential threats from China.
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Ely Ratner worked in the Pentagon under President Biden and critiques the Trump administration's strategy towards China.
Fehlender Fokus in der US-Politik?
Switzerland· 2026-01-27
Ely Ratner, who formerly served as US assistant secretary of defense, discusses Taiwan's defense policy.
Military spending shows resolve - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2025-12-04
Ely Ratner voiced support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her remarks suggesting that Japan could help defend Taiwan.
Former US official slams Chinese tantrumTaiwan· 2025-11-29
Ely Ratner expressed caution about Xi's success in casting China as a global leader.
Experts see fissures despite Xi, Putin and Kim’s show of unity
United States· 2025-09-04
Ely Ratner, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense in the Biden administration, commented on the potential impacts of purges on military bureaucracy.
Xi procura reforçar controle após escândalos abalarem elite militar da China
Liechtenstein· 2025-08-10
Ely Ratner, former US assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, praised Taiwan's changes in defense.
Drills to feature six ‘gray zone’ tacticsTaiwan· 2025-07-03
Ely Ratner praised the changes in Taiwan's defenses and resilience.
Han Kuang drills to feature 'gray zone' incursionsTaiwan· 2025-07-03