What Happens in Kyiv Doesn’t Stay in Kyiv
Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal sent a signal. So will Trump’s Ukraine policy, whatever it may be.
Chinese Communist Party
A fake genocide meets a real one
The obsession with Jews and Israel diverts column inches and airtime away from humanitarian crises that are far more dire than Gaza and far more intractable.
Op-eds
American greatness requires great military power
Encouragingly, most Americans understand that
Op-eds
U.S. Launches Trade Investigation into Chinese Semiconductor Industry
The United States is intensifying its crackdown on China’s rapidly expanding semiconductor industry. The Biden administration announced on December 23 the launch of a formal trade investigation into Beijing’s support for China’s semiconductor industry due to its alleged harm to U.S. commerce and national security.
Policy Briefs
Australia vies with China to turn the Solomons into a police state
In October 2024, Suidani and Talifilu were arrested by Solomon Islands police under unusual circumstances. On December 19th, Australia announced it was giving Solomons AUS$190 million ‘to grow the size and capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in response to a request by Solomon Islands’.
Op-eds
Turning human rights upside down
A new era might could see authoritarian states like China and Iran hauling liberal democratic nations before the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
Op-eds
UN Human Rights Conference in China Pushes Beijing’s Narrative on ‘Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ Agenda
China Co-Hosts UN Human Rights Conference: The United Nations and the Chinese government co-hosted a human rights conference on December 9 that showcased Beijing’s determination...
Flash Briefs
How To Stop China From Manipulating North American Markets
When Chinese firms move operations to Mexico, there are real costs for the United States.
Op-eds
Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban in Serious Setback for Chinese Influence Operations
A federal appeals court has upheld a law forcing the TikTok social media platform — a conduit for Chinese influence operations and information harvesting — to be sold by its Chinese parent company...
Policy Briefs
How to Bring Back Maximum Pressure on Iran
At the end of 2020, the Islamic Republic of Iran was down to just $4 billion in accessible foreign exchange reserves. Its terrorist mastermind, Qassem Solemani, and the godfather of its nuclear weapons...
Op-eds
To defend Taiwan tomorrow, we must prepare to sanction China today
Excerpt Taiwan is reportedly considering a $15 billion military package as an overture to President-elect Trump. This comes just as the island nation agreed to spend over $2 billion...
Op-eds
How to Beat China in the Quest for AI Dominance
The next administration must recognize that getting ahead in the AI race will both protect U.S. national security and stem the global spread of authoritarianism.
Op-eds
House Select Committee Shines Light on Hong Kong’s Role in Sanctions Evasion
U.S. legislators are increasingly concerned that Hong Kong is becoming a key hub for bypassing sanctions against Russia, Iran, China, North Korea, and other authoritarian regimes. Accordingly, the House...
Policy Briefs
How the US is bankrolling Beijing’s ambitions
The U.S., long the world’s dominant superpower, now finds itself in the precarious position of having financed the rise of its primary adversary.
Op-eds
The legacy of President Trump 2.0
Now is the time to think about what needs to be achieved
Op-eds
Chinese President Xi Jinping Lays Out “Red Lines” in Final Meeting with Biden
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented four “red lines” that the U.S. should not breach during future negotiations between Beijing and Washington in his final meeting with outgoing US President Joe...
Policy Briefs
‘Dancing with the Dragon’
“Dancing with the Dragon” by Patrick Jenevein offers a deeply insightful exploration of China’s business landscape from the 1990s to today, presented through the eyes of an American businessman entrenched...
Op-eds
House Select Committee Seeks to Tamp Down Chinese Access to Advanced Semiconductors
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party issued letters to several large semiconductor manufacturers this morning seeking detailed information on their sales and top customers. The move...
Policy Briefs
China’s Careful Reaction to U.S. Election Masks Deepening Rift
China’s restrained response to President-elect Donald Trump’s victory sharply contrasts with its months-long campaign to undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral process and sow societal discord....
Policy Briefs
Chinese Money Launderers’ Guilty Pleas Highlight China’s Role in America’s Fentanyl Crisis
Two Chinese-born individuals pleaded guilty last week to laundering tens of millions of dollars of drug proceeds in coordination with individuals in China and other countries. The case highlights the role...