by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a stark warning reflecting the escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, China’s military has declared its intent to tighten the “noose” around Taiwan should separatist sentiments on the island grow. This announcement underscores the Chinese government’s unwavering stance against any moves toward independence by Taiwan, which it considers a…
Richard Sanders In recent discussions, Western analysts have frequently characterized Russia as China’s “junior partner” or even a “vassal state.” This narrative has become a dominant theme in conversations surrounding the evolving relationship between the two nations. Over the past few decades, ties between Russia and China have strengthened significantly, particularly following the onset of…
by Martin Haffner Associste Editor In a recent statement that has stirred significant discussions in geopolitical circles, former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared his firm belief that the United States would stand by Taiwan in the event of a military attack from China. This assertion comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides…
Richard Sanders Taiwan continues to bolster its combat capabilities and acquire advanced military equipment, guided by its national defense strategy, government officials reaffirmed today. Their remarks followed a Nikkei Asia report suggesting that former US President Donald Trump might have urged Taiwan to purchase more arms to address the trade imbalance between the two nations….
Francis Tuschek The administration of US President Donald Trump has begun cutting CIA staff as part of a broader effort to downsize government agencies, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing sources. The first dismissals reportedly targeted officers hired within the past two years, many of whom were still on probationary contracts. According to…
Brian Iselin, Associate Editor- Brussels A Bold Strategy for DeterrenceAs tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to simmer, it’s clear that Taipei needs to rethink its defensive posture. Having spent years studying Asian security dynamics, I believe Taiwan has a unique opportunity to create a formidable deterrent against potential aggression. The key? A robust missile…
Francis Tuschek EU leaders fear that the post-World War II security architecture could “crumble any day” without US support, Politico magazine reported on Wednesday, citing European officials familiar with the mood ahead of a crucial summit in Brussels. The sense of uncertainty and pessimism among Ukraine’s backers in Europe has only grown since US President Donald Trump…
Richard Sanders Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has offered to sign a rare earths deal with the US following a disastrous meeting at the White House last week which scuttled the agreement. However, he did not apologize, as demanded by some American officials. Zelensky and US President Donald Trump have feuded over a potential ceasefire in…
Richard Sanders Billionaire Elon Musk has publicly endorsed the idea of the US withdrawing from both the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Responding to a social media post advocating such a move on Sunday, Musk, who leads the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), commented, “I agree.” US President Donald Trump and Republican…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a bold assertion that underscores the shifting dynamics of international relations in the Asia Pacific, Taiwan has declared that it is “impossible” for the United States to retreat from the region. This statement comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China, as well as growing concerns over security,…