Japanese Defense Strategy Paper Is ‘Tensest’ in History, Shedding All Language of Diplomacy
Japan’s ongoing military defense buildup accelerated, at least rhetorically, in line with the recent release of a national defense…
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Would the President Be in Charge During a War in Taiwan?
With 5 months remaining until the November elections, candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have, over the last few…
Chinese Media Revels in Trump, Biden Election Campaigns Using TikTok for Voter Outreach
Editors at the Chinese state-affiliated media outlet, Xinhua, enjoyed the irony of watching Donald Trump and Joe Biden both…
Following Taiwan President Lai’s Inauguration, Beijing Launches Invasion-Scale War Games
On Monday, William Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the President of Taiwan, and during his 30-minute address, called Taiwan …
US-Philippines Insists ‘Largest Ever’ Joint Training 100 Miles from Taiwan is Not Intended to Provoke
Several days into an annual joint military training exercise between the US and Philippine militaries called Balikatan, marines from…
Beijing Announces Date for Manned Mission to the Moon’s Surface in Rare Public Statement
Officials with the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO), who rarely comment on the details of future space missions,…
4/22 End of the Empire: America in Uncharted Economic Waters Following Foreign Aid Bills
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
Philippines Witnesses the Failure of Arms Control as Once-Prohibited Missiles Arrive on Luzon
Beijing is likely to further militarize its positions in the South China Sea after a once-prohibited missile system’s “surprise”…
Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice
The former President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou was welcomed into the Great Hall of the People for a meeting…
Taiwan Opposition Promotes ‘Journey of Peace’ While Ruling Party Harshens Nat. Sec. Law
Legislators within Taiwan’s multi-decadal ruling party, the DPP, have introduced amendments to a variety of existing laws aimed at…
Backpacking in Asia, Africa? Think Twice Before Bringing This Key Item
This article contains affiliate links. Whether you sprain an ankle high in the Hindu Kush, break an axle in…
03/25 End of the Empire: Hong Kong Back Behind the Bamboo Curtain
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
US Intelligence Contracting SpaceX to Build a Satellite Panopticon: ‘No one can hide’
“No one can hide,” one of five sources familiar with a classified program to construct a new global spy…
02/27 End of the Empire: Gaza Genocide and US Complicity Speed the Global South Towards Greater Autonomy
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
Washington Looks to Prove it Can Handle Three Fronts as 5 Carriers to Deploy Near Taiwan
In a show of force, likely timed to coincide with the inauguration of the new president of Taiwan, and…
Congress Invokes ‘Disinformation’ to Try and Resurrect Long-Lost Secret Influence in Tibet
Of all of America’s covert actions against communist states throughout the Cold War, one of the least well-known is…
Taiwan Elections: “Separatists” Secure Third Consecutive Presidential Term—What’s Next?
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a third consecutive presidential term in Taiwan with the election victory of…
11/01 End of the Empire: The End of the Empire Could Look Like This—plus Other News
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
Belt and Road’s Failures Are Well Documented—the Successes Not as Much
Story at a glance… China’s Belt and Road Initiative was launched 10 years ago this month. Despite immense difficulties…
End of the Empire 10/3: China Making Economic Inroads into Washington’s Closest Allies
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…