Trump blocks weapons deal

Ed Castro US President Donald Trump has refused to approve a weapons package for Taiwan, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing five people familiar with the matter. The Post linked the decision to Trump’s efforts to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing and his potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is expected…

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Global experts warn: Gray zone tactics and emerging tech escalate security risks

Ed Castro and Greg Chen, Manila Gray zone operations, lawfare, cyberattacks, and the disruptive use of emerging technologies are intensifying security risks in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. These urgent warnings were raised at the high-level forum, “Navigating Asymmetric Threats: Cross-Regional Strategies for Europe and the Indo-Pacific,” convened by the Stratbase Institute in partnership with the European…

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