Why the GRU bounty story won’t die. The evidence against Russia is significant, and more is very likely to come out.
Did Steven Greer fake a UFO with flares? Flight tracking data and the observational characteristics suggest he may well have.
Banning candidates, China shows the true intent of its national security law. The subjugation of Hongkonger rights and democracy is near complete.
Trump’s Germany redeployment has good and bad elements. Boosting Mediterranean air power presence is positive. Pulling troops home is bad.
Trump punishes low defense spending Germany by rewarding even lower spending Belgium. The president needs to check up on his math.
Did Kim Jong Un just bury Trump’s nuclear diplomacy? The North Korean leader’s veterans day speech suggests he might have.
The intelligence angle in Google’s new transatlantic cable. The NSA, GCHQ, and the Russian GRU will have interest in what flows across the cable.
Ecuador should sink Chinese fishing pirates who invade Galapagos reserve. A line must be drawn against China’s ongoing oceanic genocide.
Why the Lebanese Hezbollah is escalating against Israel. The group likely believes it must show strength in face of recent defeats. It also faces domestic political reasons to pursue escalation.
Grant Australia unprecedented second state visit. Under Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia has shown it is a priceless American ally.
Xi Jinping shows his clownish character with purge over satirical article. The nature of this regime is not in doubt.
Looking to the election, Trump should take example from Boris Johnson's humility. Voters want to see leaders who can learn and a president who recognizes no one is perfect.
What we just learned about British intelligence. A new parliamentary report shows where Britain is resourcing its intelligence lines of effort.
A satellite weapon wake up call from Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader intends to contest the U.S. in space warfare.
Families say Bureau of Prisons is lying about Miami facility. They say that their loved ones are being treated like animals.
China’s espionage on U.S. soil won’t stop with Houston consulate closure. Xi Jinping is committed to his global agenda.
Illicit finance and influence: the role of Russian money in British politics. As documented by parliament’s new report.
Why Trump must clarify his South China Sea position. The president needs to show that he has a clear strategy and is aware of the risks.
Don't ban U.S. travel by Chinese Communist Party members. It might sound like a good idea, but it will do U.S. interests more harm than good.
Retaliate against Russia vaccine attacks. Vladimir Putin finds inspiration in our display of apparent weakness.
Xi Jinping’s new letter underlines his fears over the future of Chinese politics. The Communist Party leader is determined to have absolute fealty.
Why China is furious - and wrong - about an upcoming Royal Navy deployment to the South China Sea. The British are not as weak as Beijing claims.
Democrats ignore intelligence threat and demand funding for the Peace Corps’ China operation. House members should reconsider their stance.
Why Mike Pompeo’s South China Sea statement is so significant. It shifts formal policy and it introduces a quiet Jus ad bellum.
France spy scandal illustrates China’s growing intelligence challenge. The sentencing of two DGSE officers for treason is significant.
Does China’s ‘wolf warrior’ have rabies? Zhao Lijian is certainly acting like he isn’t very well. His daily press briefings are increasingly absurd.
Tariff China if it sanctions Australia. Canberra is a very close ally deserving of American support.
The Angela Merkel fallacy. The German Chancellor’s reputation as the shield of liberal international order isn’t well earned. In fact, it’s a total joke.
Iain Duncan Smith compares China to Nazi Germany. Speaking on Wednesday, the influential British parliamentarian called for tougher action against Beijing.
Report shows how Russia deliberately destroyed a Syrian hospital. The UN has done some rare good work here, documenting a war crime.
Relevant to my piece on the Russian air strikes against Ariha's al-Shami hospital, I've measured the distance between Russia's Khmeimim air base and Ahira. At 45 miles, it fits well with the UN report's finding of an approximate 10 minute gap between the Russian jet departure from Khmeimim and the commenced air strikes. Note also the report's finding of three successive strikes on different sides of the hospital (indicative of Russian missile targeting versus Syrian air force bombing).
We’re closer to a South China Sea conflict than you think. For reasons of political strategy and emotion, China is running towards growing risk of war with the U.S.
Eyeing China’s threat, Australia boosts defense budget and U.S. arms purchases. The Australian government recognizes the need to be ready.
Expel Chinese diplomats over its charging of Hong Kongers with mainland security law. There must be a commensurate response to this injustice.
Congress must get anti money laundering legislation onto the defense bill. Time is running out to act.
