Joe Biden’s defense strategy won’t address China and Russia. The former Vice President seems to think standing up for interests and allies can be done on the cheap.
We’re all in this together, unless, that is, you’re African. The Chinese government’s treatment of Africans on its soil is quite telling.
How Delta Force and DEVGRU might be addressing coronavirus readiness risks. The two JSOC units are likely segregating troops on counter-terrorism alert duty.
Huawei has a new British problem. The company faces increasing scrutiny as it seeks to build out the U.K.’s 5G network. But the challenge is also a reflection of growing British concern over Chinese cyber and academic espionage.
How Russia trumps the OPEC+ deal. Vladimir Putin has shown the world that he can control global energy markets. And he won’t have to suffer that much to do so.
Why China is threatening to destroy Taiwan over its handling of the coronavirus. Xi’s regime is furious that Taiwan has shown a democratic model for countering the pandemic.
Coronavirus lays bare European Union divisions over national interests versus project interests. This is a crisis that offers zero sum incentives.
Don’t read too much into Russian air antics near Alaska. The Russians are simply playing games here.
Rejecting cease fire in Yemen, Iran shows its disinterest in humanitarianism. The Saudi-led unilateral cease fire is good news for the people of this suffering nation.
A wake-up call to Syrian chemical atroticies. Bashar al-Assad’s regime is responsible for numerous chemical attacks. And requires reeducation not to use these weapons.
What would President Joe Biden’s foreign policy look like? Here are a few suggestions as to where he might stand on all the big issues.
WHO chief confirms he is Beijing’s useful idiot. Tedros Adhanom seems quite happy to insult the U.S. and Taiwan, and regurgitate Communist China’s talking points.
Don’t fixate on Secretary Modly, we need to hear from Rear Admiral Stu Baker on Captain Crozier’s firing. The commander of Carrier Strike Group 9 is a key witness to what was happening.
Six wars or one battle, don’t miss the point on Coronavirus.American casualties as a result of public health and conflict concerns are not so simple as some present.
Coronavirus doesn’t justify sanctions relief for Iran. Tehran must be helped with some humanitarian assistance, but the regime must not benefit.
China’s deceptive “two mountains” strategy. The Chinese government claims to care about the environment as much as the economy. That is patently untrue.
Two reasons China is hoarding medical equipment. It’s about Xi’s need to consolidate his personal leadership narrative at home, and as a means to extract concessions from nations in need.
Monty Python meets 1984, or what China calls its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The MFA’s latest Twitter absurdity is particularly stunning.
European Court of Justice plays into Orban’s hands with refugee ruling. Whatever we think of the moral import here, the EU is not playing on strong ground here.
Here are three of the worst pro-Communist China tropes. They are used by Beijing’s western sympathizers to deflect away from the truth.
Military deployments to the Caribbean aren’t about drugs, but about Venezuela. They are designed to pressure Maduro to resign. But probably won’t succeed.
A decoding of Trump’s Iran tweet. The president has received an intelligence briefing on near-term Iranian plots to use proxies to attack us in Iraq. Here’s how we know.
Why you should care that China is attacking Indonesian fishermen. Beijing is showing its disdain for others, and its ambition to dominate them into submission.
