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Mark Aslett
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Navigating Uncertain Waters: The Strategic Imperative of Revitalizing America's Shipbuilding Industry
FT Article: Shipbuilding: the new battleground in the US-China trade war In an era where geopolitical tensions simmer just beneath the...
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Mark Aslett
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Unearthing Power: How Wyoming's Rare Earths Redefine U.S. Dominance and Sustainability in the Global Arena
WSJ Article: Wyoming Hits the Rare-Earth Mother Lode The discovery of 2.34 billion metric tons of rare-earth elements near Wheatland,...
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Mark Aslett
Feb 19, 20242 min read
On the Brink: Europe's Security Dilemma and the Shadow of American Withdrawal
The Economist Article: Can Europe defend itself without America? In recent developments that have shocked and concerned leaders and...
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Mark Aslett
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Navigating the New Frontier: The Strategic Imperative of Space Dominance
The Economist Article: War in space is no longer science fiction In an era where the realms of science fiction increasingly intersect...
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Mark Aslett
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Navigating the Semiconductor Maze: China's Quest for Technological Sovereignty and the Implications for US National Security
The Economist Article: China is quietly reducing its reliance on foreign chip technology In a world increasingly driven by technology,...
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Mark Aslett
Feb 13, 20242 min read
China's Maritime Ascendancy: A Strategic Shift with Global Implications
WSJ Article: China’s Shipyards Are Ready for a Protracted War. America’s Aren’t. In an era where geopolitical dynamics are rapidly...
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Mark Aslett
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Breaking the Mold: How China's Chiplet Innovation Strategy Could Redefine Global Semiconductor Dynamics
Article MIT Technology Review: Why China is betting on Chiplets In the shadow of stringent US sanctions, the Chinese semiconductor...
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Mark Aslett
Feb 1, 20242 min read
The Double-Edged Sword of America's AI Tech Controls on China: A Tightrope Walk for National Defense
The Economist Article: Why America’s controls on sales of AI tech to China are so leaky The tightening of U.S. restrictions on AI...
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Mark Aslett
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Can the US Outpace China's Industrial Might? Pentagon's New Strategy Sparks Debate
Interesting Article from the Federal News Network: Pentagon plan calls for ‘generational’ changes to defense industrial base The...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20232 min read
The Hidden Costs of America's Race to Semiconductor Sovereignty: A National Security Dilemma
The semiconductor industry is, quite literally, the cornerstone of our modern world, deeply entrenched in everything from smartphones and...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Article 5: Cyber Warfare in Space: The Final Frontier for Security or an Unexplored Battlefield?
Let's discuss a topic of monumental importance and pervasive misunderstanding: Cyber Warfare in Space. It's tempting to relegate this...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Open Systems Architecture: The High-Tech Elixir for Innovation that Defense Electronics Still Misunderstands
In the high-stakes game of technological innovation, the high-tech industry has been making leaps and bounds, thanks in part to its...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 5: Geopolitical Quagmires: When High-Tech's Global Ambitions Clash with National Interests
Doing business in China? Relatively easy for a pure-play high-tech firm but potentially problematic if you're also a defense contractor....
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 4: Financial Realities: Why High Returns and Long-Term Contracts are Oil and Water
The prospect of long-term, low-margin contracts in the defense sector often sends high-tech CFOs running. It's not that they're...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 3: Intellectual Property: The Hidden Dragon in the Defense-High-Tech Alliance
IP is the linchpin of high-tech innovation. It's fiercely guarded, patented, and often the company's most significant asset. However, in...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 2: Culture Wars: Why Military Tradition and Silicon Valley's 'Fail Fast' Don't Mix
An army general and a techie walk into a room—the beginning of a joke or a project doomed to fail? The defense industry's rigid,...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 1: Regulatory Snafus: The Heavy Chains Holding Back High-Tech from Defense Glory
We've all heard the old adage: "Rules are meant to be broken." But in the defense sector, the rules—aka regulations—are not just...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Why the Defense and High-Tech Industries Are Not BFFs Yet; A Breakdown of the Top 5 Issues
The defense and high-tech sectors could be likened to two overlapping circles of a Venn diagram. The areas of intersection—such as...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20232 min read
The Dragon's Silicon AmbushChina's Semiconductor Surge and Its Threat to National Defense
The semiconductor industry is vital to our digital world, powering everything from smartphones to advanced defense systems. China's rapid...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
The New Cold War: U.S. Losing Ground in the Global Power Struggle with China and Russia?
In the ever-shifting landscape of global power, the U.S. finds itself at a critical crossroads. With China's relentless pursuit of...
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