‘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...
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After two days of deadly unrest, armed supporters of Moqtada al-Sadr began to clear out of Baghdad’s Green Zone at the behest of...
Iran could pump 4 million barrels of oil if new JCPOA happens
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Disregarded no more: China, its military aspirations, & its nuclear arms
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Last week, the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Saudi Armed Forces kicked off a joint military exercise in Saudi...
Did Israel warn Russia on latest Syria strike?
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The Financial Times on the road to Damascus
The greatest strategic mistake made by the United States was to fund the rise of its enemy. For decades, the...
A modern-day Paul Revere: We will miss you, Dr. Peter Pry
In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 20th, America lost a hero that was a champion of sound national...
Remembering Dr. Peter Vincent Pry
America lost one of its most formidable national security practitioners and most inspiring patriots Friday evening with the untimely passing...
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. ...