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America Isn’t Ready for the Wars of the Future
On the battlefields of Ukraine, the future of war is quickly becoming its present. Thousands of drones fill the skies. These drones and their operators are using artificial intelligence systems…
China Is Rapidly Building Nuclear Power Plants as the Rest of the World Stalls
Within sight of mango and pineapple fields on the Chinese holiday island of Hainan, workers at Linglong One are finishing what will become the world’s first small modular nuclear reactor built for…
China vs. America: The Geopolitical Olympics
Fourth, while the stakes in the Olympics are essentially a matter of national pride, in the core geopolitical competitions, GDP, technological leadership, military power, and diplomatic prowess impact national security…
China’s Real Economic Crisis
The Chinese economy is stuck. Following Beijing’s decision, in late 2022, to abruptly end its draconian “zero COVID” policy, many observers assumed that China’s growth engine would rapidly reignite. After…
The Two Biggest Global Trends Are at War
In the unlikely event that Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, or other aspiring world leaders ask for my advice on foreign policy, there’s plenty I’d be happy to talk to them…
The Hidden War Over Taiwan
Consternation grows that China will invade Taiwan. Numerous war games predict horrific outcomes. An invasion would be swift and sharp. As the United States did in the first Gulf War, China would…
Why America Stands to Lose If It Resumes Nuclear Testing
People close to former President Donald Trump, including those who could serve in a second administration of his, are once again floating the unhelpful idea of the United States resuming…
Can Anyone Govern Gaza?
When the devastating war in the Gaza Strip ends, someone will have to govern the territory. It’s a job that many have held. Israel occupied the strip between 1967, when…
Rebuilding the U.S. Navy Won’t Be Easy
The U.S. Navy is a ship without a rudder. The longer the service is allowed to decay, the more precarious America’s strategic situation will become. Turning things around won’t be…