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Mark Aslett
May 15, 20243 min read
America's Defense Dilemma: Semiconductor Success versus Naval Neglect
Defense Opinion Article: CHIPS and Ships: Time to Stop Gambling with U.S. Seapower Semiconductor Surge Versus Shipyard Struggle The...
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Mark Aslett
May 14, 20242 min read
The Semiconductor Showdown: Unveiling the Strategic Dimensions of U.S. National Security
Bloomberg Article: Why Making Computer Chips Has Become a New Global Arms Race The global semiconductor industry, pivotal in...
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Mark Aslett
Mar 21, 20242 min read
The Trojan Horses of Global Trade: Chinese Control of World Port Terminals and the Implications for U.S. National Security
FT Article: Shipbuilding: the new battleground in the US-China trade war In a strategic chess game spanning the globe, one of the most...
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Mark Aslett
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Taiwan's Tightrope: The Linchpin of Democracy and Global Stability in the Shadow of Superpower Rivalry
Foreign Affairs Article: The Taiwan Catastrophe What America—and the World—Would Lose If China Took the Island In a world brimming with...
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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 23, 20242 min read
Decoding the Microelectronics Maze: A Strategic Imperative for National Defense
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) faces a critical challenge in modernizing its military systems to meet evolving national...
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Mark Aslett
Jan 22, 20243 min read
Navigating the New Era of Strategic Competition: Key Takeaways for US Defense Innovation from the Atlantic Council Commission
Redefining Defense: Urgent Innovations in US Military Technology Article: Atlantic Council Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption:...
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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
Jan 20, 20242 min read
Alarm Bells in National Security: Why America's Defense Industry is Losing Ground
Interesting Article from the Federal News Network: Defense Industrial Base loses thousands more firms, mainly because DoD is a tough...
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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, 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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