Iran strengthens its military in the Persian Gulf
Against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reinforced its military presence in the...
China
China’s Tech Triple Play Threatens U.S. National Security
Chinese Communist Party Chairman Xi Jinping has defiantly declared that technological innovation is the “main battlefield” in China’s quest for global preeminence. But, Beijing’s bold bid to transform...
Op-eds
‘These Tankers Were Iranian’: Baghdad Accuses Tehran of Forging Iraqi Documents to Evade Oil Sanctions
False Shipping Manifests: Iranian oil tankers used forged Iraqi documents to smuggle oil, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said in a news conference on March 24. Abdel-Ghani...
Flash Briefs
Funding for R&D isn’t a gift to academia. It’s vital to U.S. security.
China’s strategy for tech dominance hinges on investment in R&D. Ours should, too.
Op-eds
U.S. Levies Sanctions Against Chinese ‘Teapot’ Oil Refineries for Iranian Oil Purchases
Treasury Sanctions Chinese Refineries: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a Chinese “teapot” refinery and its CEO on...
Flash Briefs
Showcasing Advanced Space Capabilities, China Displays ‘Dogfighting’ Maneuvers in Low Earth Orbit
Looking to seize the high ground in a possible military conflict with the United States, China has launched another space race. On March 18, U.S. Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein revealed...
Policy Briefs
To Confront China, President Trump Should Target its State-Owned Enterprises
The PRC’s strategic use of SOEs poses an existential threat to American economic sovereignty and security.
Op-eds
With Lapsing Sanctions Waiver, Trump Tightens the Vise on Russian Energy
The Trump administration landed a quiet but forceful blow against Russian energy exports last week. On March 12, the U.S. Treasury Department let a Biden-era sanctions waiver lapse, effectively prohibiting...
Policy Briefs
Trump Reportedly Gives Iran Two-Month Deadline to Negotiate Nuclear Deal
Letter Seeks Direct Negotiations With Iran: President Donald Trump reportedly gave Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei two months to reach a nuclear deal with the United...
Flash Briefs
Crossroads of Competition
China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
Congressional Testimonies
Iran urges the Houthis to de-escalate ‘tensions’
Iran has made private requests to Yemen’s Houthis to “cool tensions” in the Red Sea, according to Reuters. The report states that two senior Iranian officials said Iran sent a message to...
Op-eds
Aiming for Parity With U.S., China Announces Increase in Science and Technology Spending
Having watched U.S. science spending stall out, China is stepping on the gas.
Policy Briefs
‘All Options are on the Table’: U.S. Reaffirms Call for Iran’s Complete Nuclear Disarmament
Top Trump Official Adamant on Iranian Nuclear Weapons: U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on March 16, “all options are on the table to ensure” that Iran does not...
Flash Briefs
USAID Cuts Demolish Cyber Assistance to U.S. Allies and Partners
When U.S. partners aren’t secure, America isn’t secure.
Op-eds
Iran’s Nuclear Disarmament
The Only Deal That Protects U.S. and Allied Security
Monographs
Iran Utilizing Surveillance Technology to Support Hijab Enforcement
Islamic Republic Promotes Vigilantism for Hijab Enforcement: Iran is becoming more reliant on technology, including surveillance cameras, drones, and facial recognition technology,...
Flash Briefs
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Calls for Greater Local Support for Military Modernization
Returning to its roots in the countryside, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is going local to pursue its grand ambitions. During the Two Sessions, the annual gathering of China’s top political and military...
Policy Briefs
Russia and China to Discuss Iranian Nuclear Program Following Joint Naval Drills
UK Threatens Sanctions Snapback on Iran: Deputy foreign ministers from Russia and China will meet in Beijing on March 14 to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. The meeting comes...
Flash Briefs
US must prioritize cybersecurity training for the military’s engineers
The Defense Department faces a startling capability gap.
Op-eds
U.S. Indicts Chinese Nationals Involved in Hacking of National Security Infrastructure
Seeking an advantage over Washington, the Chinese Communist Party keeps cyber criminals on retainer. The United States last week announced punitive action against several suspected Chinese hackers accused...