To prevent this, Colby believes the United States must pursue a “strategy of denial” to preserve U.S. dominance in Asia. Cut through the hundred-plus pages of theoretical exposition, and this seems to mean that America should focus its military power on Asia, keep its alliance perimeter in East Asia, and […]
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Why Superpower Crises Are a Good Thing
Crises are terrifying, but they can also be clarifying. Diplomatic or military confrontations illuminate the intentions of an adversary. They vividly illustrate the stakes of geopolitical competition. Crises are also opportunities for constructive action: They can catalyze initiatives and investments that will help the United States triumph in the protracted […]
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Pentagon Finds ‘no Evidence’ Of Chinese Military Build-up Ahead Of Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit
Ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan, Pentagon claimed that there is “no evidence” of Chinese military aggression near the island. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Friday, US Defence Department spokesperson John Kirby said American intelligence has seen no sign of “untoward activities” as […]
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Iran Deal Talks Go Into Overtime
If you would like to receive Situation Report in your inbox every Thursday, please sign up here . Alright, here’s what’s on tap for the day: U.S.-led Iran nuclear deal negotiations extend into overtime, Congress moves to counter Russia and China in the Balkans , and Biden prepares to slap […]
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Taiwan Denounces China For Sanctioning Lithuanian Minister, Calls It ‘bullying Action’
Taiwan on Saturday denounced China for sanctioning Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Agne Vaiciukeviciute after the Lithuanian delegation made US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi-style Taiwan visit. Labelling the move as a “bullying action”, Taiwan said that China is indulging in groundless behaviour after minister Vaiciukeviciute arrived in Taipei on August […]
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Uneasy Peace In Indo-Pacific: US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Washington, Aug 14 (PTI) There is an “uneasy peace” in the Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions, an influential US Congressman said on Saturday, observing that India and the United States working together with countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia and other Indo-Pacific nations is indispensable for maintaining stability […]