Iran’s drones are fueling Putin’s evil war in Ukraine
Iran is continuing to exploit Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine to position itself as the world’s leading manufacturer of cheap and lethal drones. A recent report published...
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Rejecting China’s danse macabre
During the Cold War, the United States was serious about the defense of its airspace. The principal threat was penetration...
A tactic House Republicans can use to de-weaponize government
The House “weaponization of government” hearings kicked off an excellent start for public awareness. But without a legislative agenda, the...
Why Moldova matters – End the war in Ukraine now
You probably don’t spend a lot of time worrying about Moldova. It is entirely likely you cannot find Moldova on...
The hidden truth behind China’s spy balloons
Washington is in a state of confusion about balloons and other unidentified flying objects, four of which have already been...
Is Russia’s only aircraft carrier doomed?
Russia’s sole aircraft carrier has been plagued with a litany of fires, accidents, and corruption throughout its lifespan. The Navy...
Biden’s State of the Union and the spy balloon: More missed opportunities
President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech was notable for its glancing reference to the Chinese spy balloon that drifted over...
New US embassy in the Solomons
Editor's Note: This piece by Anders Corr features quotes from CSP Senior Fellow Grant Newsham. The United States has a...
The US Marines in Japan: Stiffening island defenses
The U.S. Marines, particularly its presence on Okinawa, has often seemed the bellwether of the Japan-U.S. defense relationship. And it’s usually...
Did China’s J-20 stealth fighter fly over Taiwan?
Last month, a pilot for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) claimed he flew his J-20 stealth fighter jet...
If a Chinese spy balloon flew over Israel
Consider this: if China sent one of its high-tech surveillance balloons over Israel, what would happen? The answer: Israel would...
China’s Liu He at Davos: Every word was a lie
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was striking for its dishonesty and prevarication. It recalls...
Pentagon bolsters US military’s strategic reach in securing four sites in Philippines
Editor's Note: This piece by Andrew Salmon features quotes from CSP Senior Fellow Grant Newsham. But the Pentagon news release...
F-35I Adir: Israel’s very special stealth fighter
The U.S. Defense Department is banning Israeli Air Force pilots with foreign passports from flying the F-35I Adir fighter jets. Citing information...
Planned new FBI HQ is twice the size of the Pentagon
The federal government is proceeding with plans to build a new FBI headquarters complex twice the size of the Pentagon...
Abdul Wasi Safi’s trauma a reminder of Biden’s Afghanistan failure
Abdul Wasi Safi is a 27-year-old Afghan man who worked as an intelligence officer for Afghanistan’s National Security Forces until...