Communist Party’s upcoming Congress putting China on the path to war
Japan's defense is changing, and bigger defense budgets and capability improvements are on the way. Exactly when this will occur...
Grant Newsham
Senior Fellow
Grant Newsham is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Security Policy. He also is a Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies focusing on Asia/Pacific defense, political and economic matters. Newsham is a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and was the first US Marine Liaison Officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. He also served as reserve head of intelligence for Marine Forces Pacific, and was the U.S. Marine Attaché, US Embassy Tokyo on two occasions.
Grant Newsham is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Security Policy. He also is a Research Fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies focusing on Asia/Pacific defense, political and economic matters. Newsham is a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and was the first US Marine Liaison Officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. He also served as reserve head of intelligence for Marine Forces Pacific, and was the U.S. Marine Attaché, US Embassy Tokyo on two occasions.
North Korean missiles—Keeping the US and its allies distracted and worried
This has been a busy year for North Korea’s missile developers—having launched 25 missiles (both ballistic and cruise missiles). The...
The best advice Washington ever got on US-Japan defense
It’s exhilarating that Japanese leaders are talking about spending much more on defense and improving the nation’s defense capabilities. But they are...
China-Russia alliance has ‘nothing good in store for democracies’: Grant Newsham
China and Russia are aligning against the United States and its allies regardless of the absence of an official treaty...
Grant Newsham: How much help is the US giving Taiwan?
The prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan has been making headlines as tensions between Beijing and Taipei remain at...
Biden’s China policy is confused, lacks effectiveness on the ground
Editor's Note: This piece by Venus Upadhayaya features many long-form quotes from CSP Senior Fellow, Grant Newsham. It took the...
Serious about the defense of Japan: More details, please
Still missing in action is a well-considered plan based on a proper threat assessment, that lays out what Japan needs,...
‘Heightening tensions’ in the Taiwan Strait: China can’t get Japan out of its mind
A Chinese acquaintance contacted me the other day. He was worried about Japan “heightening tensions” in the region. His questions...
Is Japan ready for war? Not yet
China has wanted to teach Japan a lesson for a long time – as was obvious to anyone paying attention. ...
China increasing military, nuclear arsenal: Grant Newsham
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral John Aquilino spoke in Indonesia, warning about China’s growing military and nuclear arsenal. He spoke after...
China and Taiwan: The Chinese python
A U.S. government friend involved in Indo-Pacific defense matters asked me the question a lot of people are wondering about....
Grant Newsham: China rehearsing to strangle Taiwan
The Taiwanese foreign minister said military drills in the region are to prepare China for an invasion. Meanwhile, the Pentagon...
America needs to get its military house in order: Grant Newsham
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after touting its democracy and pledging American solidarity amid increasing threats...
US House Speaker leaves Taiwan after brief visit that cheers Taipei and riles China
Editor's Note: Center Senior Fellow Grant Newsham was quoted in this piece by Radio Free Asia U.S. House Speaker Nancy...
‘We would find ourselves actually defending America, from Hawaii’: Newsham on China’s Pacific threat
Center Senior Fellow Grant Newsham joined the Epoch Times' "China in Focus" to discuss China's increased activity in the Pacific...
US will defend Taiwan in case of a CCP invasion: Grant Newsham
The Chinese Communist Party warned on Tuesday that it would take “forceful measures” if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited...