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China's Maritime Aggression in South China Sea: A Looming Threat to Global Stability
The FT Article: How China’s coastguard is ‘trying to occupy the ocean’ China's relentless expansion in the South China Sea and beyond has...
Mark Aslett
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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US Racing to Shield Indo-Pacific Bases from China's Missile Threats: Will the ACE Strategy Hold?
Article from Asia Times: US racing to shield Indo-Pacific bases from China’s missiles As the US strives to secure its Indo-Pacific...
Mark Aslett
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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A New Front in the Chip War: US Pressure, Japan's Dilemma, and China's Retaliatory Rare Earth Mineral Threats
Bloomberg Article: China Warns Japan of Retaliation for Possible New Chip Curbs The escalating technological cold war between the United...
Mark Aslett
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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The Netherlands' Restriction on ASML's China Operations: A Strategic Shift in Global Semiconductor Power Play
Bloomberg Article: T he Netherlands to Put More Curbs on ASML’s China Chip Business The Netherlands is poised to impose new limitations...
Mark Aslett
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Chinese Export Controls: A New Front in the Global Tech War
FT Article: China’s export curbs on semiconductor materials stoke chip output fears With Beijing's recent restrictions on gallium and...
Mark Aslett
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Not Another Cold War: Why the U.S.-China Struggle is Far More Dangerous
Foreign Affairs Article: The Perils of Isolationism. The World Still Needs America—and America Still Needs the World In times of...
Mark Aslett
Aug 29, 20247 min read
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The Alarming Reality of U.S. Defense Readiness: A Call for Urgent Action
National Security Journal Article: America’s One-War Military Is No Match for Reality For years, bipartisan defense strategy commissions...
Mark Aslett
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Defending Taiwan: A Cornerstone of U.S. National Security Strategy
An interesting article in Foreign Affairs that is counter to the current national security posture regarding defending Taiwan: The Taiwan...
Mark Aslett
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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AI Warfare: The Next Frontier in National Security
The Economist Article: AI will transform the character of warfare Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the battlefield,...
Mark Aslett
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Navigating Shipbuilding Delays: The US Navy's Strategy Amid Rising Threats from China
National Defense Article: Allies Filling in U.S. Navy’s Fleet Gaps The U.S. Navy is confronting significant shipbuilding delays amidst a...
Mark Aslett
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Is NATO's 75th Anniversary a Precursor to Its Demise?
Foreign Affairs Article: NATO Cannot Survive Without America As NATO celebrated its 75th year, concerns about its future are growing,...
Mark Aslett
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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The Great Semiconductor Shift: What's Ahead for the Future of Chips?
MIT Technology Review Article: What's Next in Chips As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, the semiconductor sector...
Mark Aslett
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Unveiling the Dragon's Vision: China's Grand Strategy and the Implications for U.S. National Security
Foreign Affairs Article: China’s Alternative Order I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Chinese President Xi Jinping’s blueprint for a restructured...
Mark Aslett
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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The Hidden Threat Lurking in America's Infrastructure: China's Silent Cyber War
WSJ Article: China Is ‘Prepositioning’ for Future Cyberattacks—and the New NSA Chief Is Worried Introduction: The Invisible Invasion In...
Mark Aslett
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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Semiconductor Supremacy: The US-China Tech Tug-of-War and Its Ramifications for National Security
Bloomberg Article: Global Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Subsidy Surge A Global Race for Technological Prowess The global...
Mark Aslett
May 28, 20242 min read
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America's Strategic Mastery: Silicon Valley and the New Tech Frontier in National Defense
FT Article: The great American innovation engine is firing again Silicon Valley, long celebrated for its disruptive innovation far from...
Mark Aslett
May 23, 20242 min read
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Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield: Navigating the Minefield of National Security
FT Article: Military is the missing word in AI safety discussions In a world that's increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...
Mark Aslett
May 21, 20242 min read
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U.S. National Security and the New Space Race: Russia's Nuclear Antisatellite Developments
WSJ Article: Russia Launched Research Spacecraft for Antisatellite Nuclear Weapon Two Years Ago, U.S. Officials Say A New Space Threat In...
Mark Aslett
May 20, 20242 min read
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Navigating Shifting Seas: How the Russo-Chinese Military Bond Could Redefine U.S. National Security Strategy
FT Article: Why growing China-Russia military ties worry the west Increased Military Collaboration and Strategic Implications For two...
Mark Aslett
May 17, 20242 min read
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Rethinking Global Defense: The Strategic Implications of Rishi Sunak's "War Footing" on US-UK Relations and National Security
FT Article: Why Britain’s defence industry may regret Brexit In a bold move that reverberates through the corridors of global defense, UK...
Mark Aslett
May 16, 20242 min read
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