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Singapore in 2025: election fever, courtroom drama, pickleball mania
In 2025, Singapore experienced a series of significant events including local election victory for the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), which maintained its dominance amidst high voter enthusiasm. ...
Russia lashed out at Zelenskyy ahead of new Trump talks on Ukraine plan
Russian officials intensified their criticism towards President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in the lead-up to meetings involving U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine's plans and strategies...
Report to Congress on China’s Nuclear and Missile Proliferation
The U.S. Congressional Research Service released a report stating concerns over China's longstanding practice of proliferating nuclear- and missile-related technologies to other countries. Official so...
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump announced via social media that 'powerful and deadly' airstrikes have been conducted against ISIS-linked gunmen located within the Nigerian state of Sokoto....
2025: Why Gulf defense megadeals finally met reality
In 2025, defense planners in the Gulf region moved from symbolic arms deals to achieving tangible security benefits through investments in technology like drones and fighter jets....
The Pacific Money Blog: 2025 Year in Review
The article discusses the economic dynamics of Southeast Asian countries in 2025, highlighting increased state investments and the impact of U.S. tariffs on regional economies....
Mercosur summit: Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions
At the Mercosur summit, President Lula of Brazil criticized potential US military intervention in Venezuela for causing a humanitarian crisis and urged EU nations to demonstrate 'courage' by sealing a...
The US Is Selling H200 AI Chips to China – So Why Isn’t China Buying?
China faces a dilemma with the purchase of U.S.-made H200 AI chips. Despite their availability, there are indications that China prefers reducing its reliance on American technology over acquiring the...
Safeguarding American Transportation and Infrastructure Networks
In 2018, Andrew Grotto argued for prioritizing cybersecurity measures as the US modernizes its infrastructure and transportation networks to protect against digital threats. A recent revisit of this a...
Putin’s India visit reveals New Delhi’s complicated strategy
India faces diplomatic challenges due to its ongoing supportive relationship with Russia, particularly since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. This situation has attracted signifi...
What Washington Can Do to Address Fentanyl Flows from China
Since 2013, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have caused a significant overdose crisis in the U.S., with much of this supply originating in or passing through China. Cooperation between the two co...
Lesson from Ukraine: US, Taiwan need interceptor drones and wide-area jammers
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted shifts in military technology and tactics. Specifically, the revelation of a powerful yet cost-effective cruise missile by Ukrainian forces showcases th...
The Soldier in the Illiberal State is a Professional Dead End
An article discusses how contemporary issues within the American political system, such as government dysfunction, politicization of institutions, and degradation of democratic norms, have created sig...
Fragmentation, distractions weaken Europe’s Indo-Pacific pivot
Europe's increased focus on the Indo-Pacific region faces challenges due to internal divisions and competing strategic priorities. To maintain momentum in this critical area, Europe needs to develop a...
US and Chinese tech research is decoupling—ASPI’s Critical Tech Tracker
A significant divide is developing between China's critical technology research environment and that of the United States and its allies, indicating a gradual decoupling in technological advancements....
South Korea’s Flirtation with Nuclear Latency
In 2024, Lami Kim discussed South Korea’s growing interest in nuclear latency despite U.S. disapproval. Recently, discussions have shifted as geopolitical tensions evolve. The article explores the cha...
Stove-Piped Systems Will Strangle Advanced AI in the Cradle
The article discusses how deploying advanced AI technologies within defense organizations can be hindered by isolated and proprietary systems that lack interoperability. Such stove-piped structures li...
The Day After: What Successful Regime Change in Venezuela Would Really Take
An analysis that questions whether recent military activities in the Caribbean may actually be aimed at toppling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rather than interdicting drugs. The article discuss...
Are New Defense Companies Giving Away Sensitive Info Through Marketing?
The article discusses how new defense companies might be undermining U.S. national security efforts by oversharing sensitive information through marketing. It highlights the historical approach of rev...
When Trust Becomes Strategy: Rethinking America’s Innovation Posture
The article discusses how U.S. allies balance their reliance on American leadership while maintaining autonomy. It highlights the extensive financial investment by the United States in defense-related...
How Actors Within Venezuela Are Responding to U.S. Pressure
Experts analyze how different actors within Venezuela are reacting to increasing U.S. military pressure. The Venezuelan government combines repression, mobilization, and diplomatic caution in response...
Astra to Split Drug Production Along China-US Fault Lines
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca plans to divide its drug production between China and the US due to increasingly strained relations between the two countries. This decision is aimed at mitigating s...
Lockheed Martin Advances Next-Gen Interceptor Design Work
Lockheed Martin reports that the first Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) could be delivered as early as fiscal year 2027....
American Sea Power in the Asia-Pacific
Francis Sempa discusses the potential for war between the United States and China in the western Pacific within the next several years. This scenario is prompted by military exercises conducted by bot...
FBI's Millions of Searches of Americans' Data Last Year
According to media reports from The Wall Street Journal, the FBI conducted millions of searches on U.S. citizens' data in national-security investigations last year without obtaining warrants. This pr...
Why Obama Must Pardon Gen. David Petraeus
The article discusses the military principle of stating the main point clearly and immediately, which implies that there should be direct action from President Obama to pardon General David Petraeus d...
Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Despite measures by the U.S. government under President Donald Trump aimed at reducing visas and limiting foreign student enrolment, the number of Chinese students at Harvard University has continued ...
Forget the J-20 Mighty Dragon: China’s Stealth Fighter Is No Match for F-47 NGAD
China's J-20 stealth fighter is being enhanced with indigenous WS-15 engines, AI systems, and a new two-seat variant (J-20S) designed to operate with unmanned drones. Despite these upgrades, the J-20 ...
Sustaining at the Edge: Army Reserve Integration in the Indo-Pacific
The article discusses General Dwight D. Eisenhower's assertion that logistics are crucial in determining victory or defeat in wars. It emphasizes this importance specifically within the context of mil...
SNC buys first non-prototype Bombardier jet for Army HADES program
Today SNC announced that they have procured their first non-prototype Bombardier jet for the U.S. Army's High Altitude DEflation System (HADES) initiative, following the delivery of three jets previou...
Washington clears sale of Hellfire missile package to Denmark
The U.S. State Department has given clearance for Denmark to purchase up to 100 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and related equipment in a potential foreign military sale valued at $45 million, according t...
Elbit supplies Iron Fist APS for European CV90 fighting vehicles
Israeli Elbit Systems has been awarded contracts worth $150 million to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for integration on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles used by European NATO memb...
The A-12 Oxcart Was the CIA’s Mach 3 Secret Spy Plane
The A-12 Oxcart was developed by Lockheed’s Skunk Works during Project OXCART as a secret espionage aircraft for the CIA, designed to fly at speeds over Mach 3 and altitudes above 85,000 feet. Its tit...
Earth Bureau | Threats Against Iran and Cuba, Investigating Powell: Why Is Trump Becoming More Desperate?
This article discusses recent actions by U.S. President Donald Trump that are seen as aggressive towards Iran and Cuba, including questioning former Secretary of State Colin Powell's credibility withi...
Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) Sets New 1-Year High – Still a Buy?
Gerdau S.A.'s stock price (NYSE: GGB) reached its highest point in one year on Thursday, hitting $3.99 and closing at $3.9750 with over 14 million shares traded....
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker
U.S. forces have once again boarded an oil tanker in the Caribbean, marking the fifth such interception by U.S. military as part of efforts to enforce sanctions under the Trump administration....
Why Trump Wants Any Sacrifice of Greenland Even if It Upsets NATO
This article discusses Donald Trump's interest in Greenland and speculates on how his desire for American influence there might strain relations with NATO allies due to the controversial nature of suc...
Capture of Maduro Impresses but Raises Questions on Whether US Special Operation in Venezuela Targets Putin
This article discusses the potential implications of the hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces and speculates whether such an operation would be aimed at undermini...
Trump Says Getting 'a Lot Closer' to Peace Deal After Meeting Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about making significant progress towards resolving the conflict in Ukraine following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During thei...
Space Force’s Newest Weather Satellite Feeding Data to NOAA Forecasters
The U.S. Space Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are collaborating on the integration of new weather satellite data into operational forecasts. Officials discussed this ...
Freeing Iran requires a push from the US – and fast
The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran against the repressive regime that has been ruling since 1979 and implies that while international support is significant, more active intervention f...
U.S. files for warrants to seize more Venezuela-linked oil tankers: sources
Unclear details about the exact number of seizure warrants filed by the U.S., though multiple have been submitted in connection with Venezuelan oil tankers....
‘It’s Not Fair’: Why the Pentagon Must Ignore Contractors Whining About New Scorecards
A former Navy advisor argues that despite complaints from contractors regarding new 'portfolio scorecards', the Pentagon should continue with these reforms to address issues within the defense acquisi...
US lawmakers meet Danish officials to rebuke Trump’s Greenland grab
U.S. lawmakers have met with Danish officials during closed-door sessions to counter President Donald Trump’s expressed interest in acquiring the territory of Greenland. Discussions focus on rebutting...
Not ‘Trump-compatible’? China expert Rudd exits Australia’s US ambassador role
Kevin Rudd, former Australian prime minister and prominent China scholar, is stepping down from his role as ambassador to the United States one year early. This development reflects challenges in mana...
US prosecutors resign over handling of Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE
In Minnesota, about six federal prosecutors and several supervisors from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have resigned amid tensions over the investigation into the death of a woman kil...
Pentagon bets on Musk's AI - won't be woke
The Pentagon intends to collaborate with Elon Musk's Neuralink for artificial intelligence (AI) development, emphasizing that their approach will not follow the contemporary social justice agenda ofte...
Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
A retired Navy officer has assumed leadership of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) military healthcare system. The new leader aims to enhance medical readiness and stabilize current health service sys...
The Case for Trump’s Venezuela Plan
Matthew Kroenig, a former official under President Donald Trump, defends the decision to support military action against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The article argues that such an intervention ...
HII Successfully Demonstrates Sea Launcher, Ship-Based Automated Launch and Recovery of REMUS AUV
HII has successfully demonstrated the shipboard deployment and recovery of a REMUS autonomous underwater vehicle (UUV) using their automated launch and recovery system called Sea Launcher. This marks ...
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