Liz Truss China

Prime Minister Liz Truss will move Britain closer to the U.S. when it comes to China policy. The former Foreign Secretary is more hawkish than her predecessor when it comes to both Beijing and Moscow.

Biden's undemocratic address

Biden attacks American democratic values in service of a naked partisanship. The president's address in front of Independence Hall was shameful.

Putin's energy war, China's UN report fury, Taiwan capabilities

Deprioritizing the Kherson battle, Vladimir Putin shifts his focus to Brussels and energy supplies. The Russian leader is banking on his ability to extort Europe into a concessionary stance on Ukraine.

Europe, ego, and the reasons for China's UN report fury. The Uyghurs' plight is alarming to Beijing only so much as it undermines Beijing's influence with the European Union.

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Survivable ships and long range missiles, not B-2 bombers, will win a Taiwan war. The military continues to overemphasize prestige at the expense of expedient investments in necessary capabilities.

Solomon Islands challenge

Facing China threat, the U.S. must take a tougher stance towards the Solomon Islands. The government of Manasseh Sogavare is taking orders from Beijing.

Europe-China

China risks losing its European Union linchpin. Beijing's joining of Russian military exercises poses a clear threat to European security. Will the EU make clear its frustration?

Michael Hayden's damaging tweets

Why is Michael Hayden trying to validate Trump's 'deep state' conspiracy theory? The former CIA and NSA director keeps making assertions on Twitter that are damaging to the Intelligence Community's nonpartisan credibility.

India's lack of reciprocity, Xi's miserable summer, China's new lesson for the world in Hong Kong

India has not earned U.S. military's increasing support. Deployments of the U.S. Army to India's border with China and Pentagon access grants are unreciprocated by New Delhi.

Xi's miserable summer. The God president faces escalating challenges at home and abroad.

China sends the world two messages with no-jury Hong Kong trial. Jimmy Lai's treatment encapsulates the Chinese Communist Party's deceptive, evil nature.

China salutes its rational and pragmatic friend Viktor Orban. The Hungarian leader has earned China's approval.

Mar-a-Lago

Everything still depends on what was in the Mar-a-Lago boxes. The evidence must stand on overwhelming merits, or the DOJ will suffer a damaging blow to its credibility.

Bolton indictment, Russia Alaska

Justice Department unveils indictments against IRGC official accused of plotting to kill John Bolton. The indictment corroborates my reporting from March.

Russia's hidden messages in Alaska air defense zone intrusions. Moscow is showing solidarity with China, reminding Washington of its retained threat, and exerting influence over the Bering Sea.