A little perspective goes a long way when it comes to defense spending

A little perspective goes a long way when it comes to defense spending

The United States has earned its reputation as a military powerhouse through blood and fire.  American military personnel have conducted continuous combat operations the world over for the better part of two decades now, all the while maintaining a massive naval footprint that keeps shipping lanes safe and secure and bolstering the defenses of allies […]

Xi Jinping at China congress calls on party to tighten its grip on the country

Xi Jinping at China congress calls on party to tighten its grip on the country

For 3½ hours, China’s President Xi Jinping commanded the stage and the nation’s television screens as he set out a far-reaching agenda for the Communist Party, outlining a vision of total control, not only of the nation’s economy and the Internet but also of culture, religion and morals. The Communist Party already has a hand […]

China makes moves on the Arctic with milestone icebreaking mission

China makes moves on the Arctic with milestone icebreaking mission

A major milestone was achieved in China’s long-term Arctic strategy last week when a Chinese icebreaker successfully navigated the Northwest Passage. This passage through Arctic waters is seen as one of the first steps in establishing a Chinese presence in the resource-rich region of the Arctic. Snow Dragon, China’s lone icebreaker, became the first Chinese […]

Ex-Intel official warns about Chinese drone ‘swarms’

Ex-Intel official warns about Chinese drone ‘swarms’

The former number two man at the Defense Intelligence Agency is concerned the Chinese may turn to “swarms” of potentially thousands of autonomous drones to content with American warships at sea. “The U.S. is completely dependent on large and major weapons systems, whereas the Chinese are pursuing some major weapons systems development, but are really […]

China’s trade with North Korea slumps as nuclear sanctions finally start to bite

China’s trade with North Korea slumps as nuclear sanctions finally start to bite

China’s trade with North Korea fell sharply in September as sanctions finally began to bite, data released by the Chinese government Friday showed. China says it has implemented successive rounds of sanctions, agreed to by the U.N. Security Council, that are meant to pressure Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. China is […]

Secretary of Defense James Mattis releases plans to counter global threats

Secretary of Defense James Mattis releases plans to counter global threats

American Secretary of Defense James Mattis released a force wide memo late last week, underscoring the importance of bringing America’s military back into a state of readiness, while also emphasizing the importance of alliance building and business reform in the Department of Defense. Mattis, who echoed these sentiments in a speech he delivered on Monday, […]

Kim Jong Un praises nuclear program, promotes sister to center of power

Kim Jong Un praises nuclear program, promotes sister to center of power

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said his nuclear weapons were a “powerful deterrent” that guaranteed its sovereignty, state media reported on Sunday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said “only one thing will work” in dealing with the isolated country. Trump did not make clear to what he was referring, but his comments seemed […]

New internet connection for North Korea as Russia and China continue to undermine US efforts

New internet connection for North Korea as Russia and China continue to undermine US efforts

It has been no secret that Russia and China have both worked diligently to present the façade of working toward a denuclearized Korean peninsula, while simultaneously bolstering support for Kim Jong un’s North Korean regime in the face of what both nations construe as American geopolitical bullying.  While both Russia and China likely do favor a […]

U.S. Remains World’s Top Military Force, But its Power is Dwindling Rapidly

U.S. Remains World’s Top Military Force, But its Power is Dwindling Rapidly

In an intriguing Op-Ed for Fox News, former Marine Dakota Wood says that the US’ military power is decreasing across the board while our enemies are getting stronger. Wood was a 20-year member of the Marine Corps and is a The Heritage Foundation’s senior research fellow for defense programs and editor of the think tank’s […]

China’s stealth fighter is now operational. What does that mean for US air superiority?

China’s stealth fighter is now operational. What does that mean for US air superiority?

According to a statement made by Senior Colonel Wu Qian of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, China’s first stealth fighter, the Chengdu J-20, was officially commissioned into service last week. The J-20, which drew the attention of American defense officials when first unveiled in 2011 for its uncanny likeness to America’s air superiority fighter, the […]

On China’s border with North Korea, a reduced trade lifeline is still a lifeline

On China’s border with North Korea, a reduced trade lifeline is still a lifeline

The trucks still rumble across the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, and a nearby pipeline still pumps crude oil to keep the regime alive in Pyongyang. But here in the Chinese city of Dandong, at the center of this country’s trade with North Korea, pain and frustration are mounting. Sanctions approved by the United Nations Security Council […]