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Taiwan taps U.S.-trained official for defence overhaul
Taiwan has accelerated defence modernization in recent years as China increases military pressure through near-daily air and naval activity around the island. President Lai...
The Road to Unfreedom: The War for Reality – Book Review
Timothy Snyder’s The Road to Unfreedom is not just a book; it's an air-raid siren blaring through the complacent fog of modern politics. This...
Dan Driscoll: The Low-Profile Operator Behind U.S. Backchannel Diplomacy on Russia and Ukraine
The recent revelation of quiet contacts between the Trump administration and representatives from Russia and Ukraine has pushed an unfamiliar name into the spotlight:...
Putin: U.S.-Ukraine Proposal Could Be Foundation for Peace
President Vladimir Putin stated that a draft peace plan discussed by the United States and Ukraine could be a starting point for future agreements...
Dollar Set for Biggest Weekly Drop in Four Months
The U.S. dollar is on track for its largest weekly decline in four months as trading thins ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Investors are...
Taipei Confirms Early Talks With Washington on $40B Extra Defense Budget
Taiwan’s defence minister Wellington Koo says the island has already held preliminary discussions with the U.S. over weapons purchases tied to its newly announced...
Trump Admin Orders Diplomats to Press Allies Against “Mass Migration”
A State Department cable sent to U.S. embassies in Europe, Canada, and Australia instructs diplomats to lobby foreign governments to curb pro-migration policies and...
The Ultimate Test of Illegal Orders: Nuclear War Decision-Making by President Trump
“As to dangers arising from an irrational American president, the best protection is not to elect one.” - General Maxwell D. Taylor, letter to...
Trump’s ‘Narco-Terrorist’ Doctrine Echoes Hollywood’s Clear and Present Danger
Donald Trump’s accusation that Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was running a “narco-terrorist” state wasn’t merely political theater — it was a declaration of intent. With...
Trump Administration in Talks with Taiwan to Boost U.S. Semiconductor Workforce
The Trump administration is negotiating a trade deal with Taiwan aimed at increasing investment and training for U.S. workers in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced...