China/Trump

Trump decides to put China first. Sucking up to Orban and opposing a ban on TikTok, Trump sets himself  in Beijing's corner on two key issues.

AARO

Pentagon UFO agency's report shows analytic bias. AARO fails to consider the historical record and relies on spurious prior assessments in its new report.

Gaza port, Wang Yi

Biden's Gaza port plan is signaling to domestic and foreign audiences. There are obvious alternatives but not ones that would allow Biden to send his desired messages.

Wang Yi demands U.S. share high-tech knowledge. The Chinese foreign minister/CFAC director was in particularly ridiculous form on Thursday.

Russia arrest warrant, CCP delegates

The Hermitage Museum trip is off. The Russians have issued an arrest warrant for me.

Chinese Communist Party politicians demonstrate Xi's corrosive authoritarianism. The BBC questioned delegates to the National People's Congress. They didn't get  answers.

Mossad-Oct. 7, Haiti

Mossad's long response to the Oct. 7 attacks has only just begun. Israel's foreign intelligence service will hunt down those responsible for years to come. And in many countries.

Haiti's fate likely rests on control over Port-au-Prince airport. If the airport falls, Kenyan reinforcements and the country's prime minister cannot land.

Germany-Taurus, GOP leadership

Germany must not dance to Russia's Taurus waltz. The leak of a German air force conversation shows how the Russians aim to manipulate Germany and its allies.

GOP leadership hopefuls forget John McCain and form a 'swamp' alliance with Kari Lake. Those who wish to replace Mitch McConnell appear to care more about their own success than character.

Gaza aid

U.S. military aid drop into Gaza is necessary. The humanitarian situation is increasingly precarious, and U.S. needs to show solidarity with the concerns of its regional allies.

DSS mismanagement, France-Trump

Diplomatic Security Service management cuts standards and wastes funds on Vegas trips. The State Department's security arm appears to be in trouble.

How France is preparing for a second Trump presidency. Macron is pushing Europe to do more for Ukraine in order, in part, to consolidate against a second Trump administration.

Macron Ukraine

Why Macron's troops to Ukraine comment isn't as insane as it sounds. Some Western troops are already there, and Macron was very likely talking about nuclear contingencies etc.

China-Europe/Ukraine

Europe gives China a free pass on support for war on Ukraine. The EU remains unwilling to use its significant economic leverage against Beijing.