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China's Maritime Aggression in South China Sea: A Looming Threat to Global Stability
The FT Article: How China’s coastguard is ‘trying to occupy the ocean’ China's relentless expansion in the South China Sea and beyond has...
Mark Aslett
Sep 3, 20242 min read
US Racing to Shield Indo-Pacific Bases from China's Missile Threats: Will the ACE Strategy Hold?
Article from Asia Times: US racing to shield Indo-Pacific bases from China’s missiles As the US strives to secure its Indo-Pacific...
Mark Aslett
Sep 3, 20242 min read
A New Front in the Chip War: US Pressure, Japan's Dilemma, and China's Retaliatory Rare Earth Mineral Threats
Bloomberg Article: China Warns Japan of Retaliation for Possible New Chip Curbs The escalating technological cold war between the United...
Mark Aslett
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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
Chinese Export Controls: A New Front in the Global Tech War
FT Article: China’s export curbs on semiconductor materials stoke chip output fears With Beijing's recent restrictions on gallium and...
Mark Aslett
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Great Semiconductor Shift: What's Ahead for the Future of Chips?
MIT Technology Review Article: What's Next in Chips As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, the semiconductor sector...
Mark Aslett
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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
The Hidden Threat Lurking in America's Infrastructure: China's Silent Cyber War
WSJ Article: China Is ‘Prepositioning’ for Future Cyberattacks—and the New NSA Chief Is Worried Introduction: The Invisible Invasion In...
Mark Aslett
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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
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
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
U.S. National Security and the New Space Race: Russia's Nuclear Antisatellite Developments
WSJ Article: Russia Launched Research Spacecraft for Antisatellite Nuclear Weapon Two Years Ago, U.S. Officials Say A New Space Threat In...
Mark Aslett
May 20, 20242 min read
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
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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