Richard Sanders Chinese researchers have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that created a sustained fireball, far outperforming traditional explosives, the South China Morning Post has reported. In an article on Sunday, the newspaper cited the researchers’ study published last month in the Chinese-language Journal of Projectiles, Rockets, Missiles and Guidance. According to the report,…
Richard Sanders Israel is considering a “limited strike” on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite Washington’s refusal to support military action, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations come as the second round of US-Iran negotiations have concluded in Rome, with expert-level talks expected to continue on April 26 in…
Francis Tuschek The US military would be unprepared for a protracted war with China due to shortcomings in the defense industrial base, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff has said. In his written testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday – part of the confirmation process – retired…
Richard Sanders US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled a strategic directive aimed at reorienting the U.S. military’s focus to prioritize deterring China’s potential acquisition of Taiwan, with an emphasis on bolstering homeland defense. This internal memo, entitled the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance, has been characterized as influentially shaped by the conservative think tank,…
Richard Sanders The United States will maintain “strong, prepared, and credible deterrence” in the Taiwan Strait, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated during his visit to Asia, deeming China “aggressive and coercive.” “America is dedicated to sustaining robust deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, particularly across the Taiwan Strait,” noted Hegseth, who arrived in Japan from…
Richard Sanders During today’s visit to Manila, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Trump administration will support the Philippines in addressing the threats from China. Amidst a national security controversy in the US, Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s strong commitment to the region during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today in Manila….
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor As tensions continue to escalate in the Taiwan Strait, the possibility of a Chinese blockade of Taiwan is becoming a focal point in geopolitical discussions. With China’s military modernization efforts and increasing assertiveness in the region, analysts warn that a blockade could be a realistic strategy for Beijing to assert…
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…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Taiwanese military is on heightened alert and is carefully tracking the air and naval movements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) after Beijing designated seven airspace areas east of its Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, effective until Wednesday. This action is viewed as a potential precursor to a third “Joint…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer President William Lai reassured the public yesterday of the government’s dedication to protecting Taiwan’s democracy and national security following China’s extensive military exercises around the island. Lai shared his remarks on Facebook after a high-level national security meeting, responding to the announcement from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) about…