Richard Sanders President William Lai announced a comprehensive plan yesterday, outlining 17 strategies designed to counter increasing infiltration efforts from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The initiatives range from reinstating the military court system to tightening scrutiny on immigrants from these regions. Following a meeting with national security officials, Lai addressed concerns over recent incidents…
Richard Sanders American and Ukrainian delegations discussed the issue of territorial concessions during their meeting in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Wednesday. Representatives from Washington and Kiev met in Jeddah on Tuesday to discuss a path toward a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Kiev claims sovereignty over Crimea, the…
Francis Tuschek The acting executive secretary of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Erica Carr, has directed remaining staff to destroy sensitive documents stored at the agency’s former headquarters in Washington, D.C., according to an internal email. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who leads the recently established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have…
Francis Tuschek The Director of the American Institute in Taiwan announced that the US plans to enhance investment and trade ties, aiming for mutual prosperity. In a recent interview, American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene emphasized that the US remains committed to Taiwan, ensuring its safety, strength, and prosperity. “The US has consistently supported…
Richard Sanders In a decisive move to maintain its leadership in advanced semiconductor technology, Taiwan’s government has pledged to ensure that cutting-edge chip manufacturing capabilities remain on the island. This commitment follows Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) announcement of a substantial $100 billion investment in expanding its operations in the United States over the next…
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…
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…