Biden Blocks Arms to Israel While Promising Future Support
The Biden administration notified Congress on May 14 of a future $1 billion arms package for Israel. That package reportedly includes “$700 million in tank ammunition, $500 million...
United States House of Representatives
How China is Winning the Solomon Islands
Since 2019, Beijing has spent a considerable amount of money and effort setting up its position in the Solomon Islands and openly assisting in the crushing of dissent.
Op-eds
Biden Faces Bipartisan Criticism for Withholding Key Arms from Israel
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill expressed disapproval throughout the week regarding President Joe Biden’s decision to withhold key munitions from Israel. Biden admitted...
Flash Briefs
U.S. Legislators Push Back Against Possible ICC Warrants for Israeli Officials
In response to reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague could soon issue arrest warrants for one or more senior Israeli officials, Speaker of the U.S. House...
Flash Briefs
Blinken Reverses Plan to Sanction IDF Battalion
The U.S. State Department on April 26 froze a plan to impose sanctions on the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Netzah Yehuda battalion...
Flash Briefs
U.S. Sends Ukraine Weapons Seized En Route from Iran to Yemen
America transferred to Ukraine thousands of Iranian weapons that were seized enroute to Yemen by U.S. naval forces and partner nations, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on...
Flash Briefs
Attack TikTok
Cut its Chinese Communist ties
Op-eds
It’s not just a theory. TikTok’s ties to Chinese government are dangerous.
A forced sale to a U.S. company would curtail China’s ability to use TikTok to promote disinformation or meddle in the upcoming U.S. elections.
Op-eds
COFA and the politics of delay
Tony Zielinski is a regular American citizen, who was enjoying his life in Florida. Then he read about the problems with the renewals of key elements of the Compacts of Free Association with Palau, the...
Op-eds
Supporting America’s Allies Puts America First
There’s plenty for MAGA Republicans to like in recent Senate-passed legislation to aid Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Op-eds
Bipartisan Coalitions Urge Biden to Resume Enforcement of Iran Oil Sanctions
Bipartisan coalitions in the House and Senate urged President Joe Biden on January 24 to enforce U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil. Biden’s deliberate non-enforcement of sanctions has enabled Iran to earn...
Policy Briefs
Canada Must Impose Consequences on Iran for Downing Flight PS752
Today marks the fourth anniversary of Iran’s downing of Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752, killing all 176 people on board, including 85 Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The milestone...
Policy Briefs
Israel SitRep: Nov. 2, 2023
“The second war against the Jews,” Clifford D. May, The Washington Times “Nasrallah’s Big Speech,” Jonathan Schanzer, Commentary “Biden Administration...
Israel at War Situation Report
How to Curb Tehran’s Oil Exports
Unhindered oil revenues flowing to Tehran will harm U.S. interests.
Op-eds
Biden enriched Iran by more than $50 billion. Here’s how to turn off the spigot
The folly of Team Biden's relentless Iran appeasement has been revealed by the Hamas attacks. It's clear that an anti-Hamas, pro-Iran policy cannot coexist.
Op-eds
Skills-based Hiring Can Address Cyber Workforce Shortfalls
On an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis, the House of Representatives on October 2 passed the Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act, which would eliminate all minimum educational requirements...
Policy Briefs
Army Secretary Calls on Congress to Ensure Pentagon Can Aid Israel, Ukraine
Latest Developments U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth on October 9 urged Congress to ensure the Pentagon has adequate resources to provide military aid to both Israel and Ukraine. The Pentagon...
Flash Briefs
In sign of weakness, pro-PRC Solomons PM avoids meeting US Congress members
PM Sogavare avoided meeting a US Congressional Delegation that was visiting the country. Not a single government minister met the two Members of Congress during their time in the capital, Honiara.
Op-eds
American Military Aid to Israel Serves Both Countries Well
A response to a dangerous proposal
Op-eds
Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements
China is the biggest winner from the current train wreck that is the Marshall Islands–United States COFA negotiations.