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The Netherlands' Restriction on ASML's China Operations: A Strategic Shift in Global Semiconductor Power Play
Bloomberg Article: T he Netherlands to Put More Curbs on ASML’s China Chip Business The Netherlands is poised to impose new limitations...
Mark Aslett
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Not Another Cold War: Why the U.S.-China Struggle is Far More Dangerous
Foreign Affairs Article: The Perils of Isolationism. The World Still Needs America—and America Still Needs the World In times of...
Mark Aslett
Aug 29, 20247 min read
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The Chip War: A New Front in the Battle for U.S. National Security
FT Podcast Transcript: Who is winning the chip wars? With Chris Miller The global semiconductor industry has evolved from a niche...
Mark Aslett
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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The Alarming Reality of U.S. Defense Readiness: A Call for Urgent Action
National Security Journal Article: America’s One-War Military Is No Match for Reality For years, bipartisan defense strategy commissions...
Mark Aslett
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Defending Taiwan: A Cornerstone of U.S. National Security Strategy
An interesting article in Foreign Affairs that is counter to the current national security posture regarding defending Taiwan: The Taiwan...
Mark Aslett
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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How China is Outsmarting American A.I. Bans: Smugglers, Front Companies, and the Battle for Tech Dominance
NY Times Article: With Smugglers and Front Companies, China Is Skirting American A.I. Bans Smuggling and Subterfuge: China’s Workaround...
Mark Aslett
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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AI Warfare: The Next Frontier in National Security
The Economist Article: AI will transform the character of warfare Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the battlefield,...
Mark Aslett
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Navigating Shipbuilding Delays: The US Navy's Strategy Amid Rising Threats from China
National Defense Article: Allies Filling in U.S. Navy’s Fleet Gaps The U.S. Navy is confronting significant shipbuilding delays amidst a...
Mark Aslett
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Is NATO's 75th Anniversary a Precursor to Its Demise?
Foreign Affairs Article: NATO Cannot Survive Without America As NATO celebrated its 75th year, concerns about its future are growing,...
Mark Aslett
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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Unveiling the Dragon's Vision: China's Grand Strategy and the Implications for U.S. National Security
Foreign Affairs Article: China’s Alternative Order I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Chinese President Xi Jinping’s blueprint for a restructured...
Mark Aslett
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Japan's $67 Billion Chip Gambit: A Game Changer for US National Security?
Bloomberg Article: Japan Bets $67 Billion to Become a Global Chip Powerhouse Once Again In an ambitious move to reclaim its status as a...
Mark Aslett
May 30, 20242 min read
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Semiconductor Supremacy: The US-China Tech Tug-of-War and Its Ramifications for National Security
Bloomberg Article: Global Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Subsidy Surge A Global Race for Technological Prowess The global...
Mark Aslett
May 28, 20242 min read
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America's Strategic Mastery: Silicon Valley and the New Tech Frontier in National Defense
FT Article: The great American innovation engine is firing again Silicon Valley, long celebrated for its disruptive innovation far from...
Mark Aslett
May 23, 20242 min read
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Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield: Navigating the Minefield of National Security
FT Article: Military is the missing word in AI safety discussions In a world that's increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...
Mark Aslett
May 21, 20242 min read
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Navigating Shifting Seas: How the Russo-Chinese Military Bond Could Redefine U.S. National Security Strategy
FT Article: Why growing China-Russia military ties worry the west Increased Military Collaboration and Strategic Implications For two...
Mark Aslett
May 17, 20242 min read
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Rethinking Global Defense: The Strategic Implications of Rishi Sunak's "War Footing" on US-UK Relations and National Security
FT Article: Why Britain’s defence industry may regret Brexit In a bold move that reverberates through the corridors of global defense, UK...
Mark Aslett
May 16, 20242 min read
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America's Defense Dilemma: Semiconductor Success versus Naval Neglect
Defense Opinion Article: CHIPS and Ships: Time to Stop Gambling with U.S. Seapower Semiconductor Surge Versus Shipyard Struggle The...
Mark Aslett
May 15, 20243 min read
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The Semiconductor Showdown: Unveiling the Strategic Dimensions of U.S. National Security
Bloomberg Article: Why Making Computer Chips Has Become a New Global Arms Race The global semiconductor industry, pivotal in...
Mark Aslett
May 14, 20242 min read
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The Trojan Horses of Global Trade: Chinese Control of World Port Terminals and the Implications for U.S. National Security
FT Article: Shipbuilding: the new battleground in the US-China trade war In a strategic chess game spanning the globe, one of the most...
Mark Aslett
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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Taiwan's Tightrope: The Linchpin of Democracy and Global Stability in the Shadow of Superpower Rivalry
Foreign Affairs Article: The Taiwan Catastrophe What America—and the World—Would Lose If China Took the Island In a world brimming with...
Mark Aslett
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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