Category: National Security & Defense
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President Biden’s Deal with Iran: Concerns Raised over its Impact on Israel’s Security
President Biden, who, at age 80, is among the last Democrats of a generation that supported Israel, has recently made a deal with Iran that has raised concerns. Biden, along with other Democrats such as Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Steny Hoyer, grew up during the wars of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and witnessed…
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Lawmakers and residents in Michigan oppose construction of battery plant owned by Chinese firm
A group of lawmakers and residents in Big Rapids, Michigan are fighting against the construction of a battery plant, despite its potential to create thousands of local jobs. While environmental concerns are a significant factor, opponents are also worried about the parent company, Gotion Inc., being owned by a Chinese firm that requires an in-house…
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Why LPD Construction Should Cease: A Case for Prioritizing Navy Shipbuilding Programs
As Congress considers the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the future of the Navy’s amphibious force and the San Antonio-class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ships is a topic of intense debate. Some argue that the LPDs should be scaled back or stretched out in construction to reduce costs, but we believe that LPD construction…
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Secret Government Program to Recover Crashed Alien Spacecraft: Fact or Fiction?
For more than a week, a claim by an intelligence-community insider about a secret government program to recover crashed alien spacecraft has been hyped up by many people, including some prominent individuals on the political right. This claim bears a striking resemblance to previous government misinformation campaigns to discredit “problematic” individuals. Popular right-wing media figures…
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Sino-American Relations in 2023: A Look at the Biden Administration’s Diplomacy
Sino-American relations in 2023 have been tumultuous, with the Chinese Communist Party exhibiting bad behavior such as the confirmation of secret CCP police stations in the U.S., dangerous maneuvers in international territory, and refusal to engage in basic military-to-military talks. Additionally, a spy balloon transited the continental United States, and new revelations surfaced regarding the…
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Why the Indo-Pacific Region Needs Its Own Version of NATO
In April 1949, President Harry Truman delivered a speech at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. announcing the founding of NATO to protect against the USSR. Today, NATO remains preeminent, safeguarding 29 European nations against Russian aggression. Similarly, a bold and far-reaching vision is needed to counter the current threat facing the Indo-Pacific…
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Bipartisan Bill Proposed to Prevent Foreign Surveillance Using Drones
Representatives from both parties, Dave Joyce (R., Ohio) and Jake Auchincloss (D., Mass.), have proposed a bill to prevent foreign surveillance by banning the use of federal funds to purchase or operate drones from foreign entities. The Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance (SOAR) Act is a multifaceted approach that would address potential threats posed by…
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Biden’s Bribe to Iran: A Desperate and Pathetic Act
As a senior national-security official, imagine dealing with a revolutionary foreign power that has worked for decades to undermine American strength and alliances in a critical region. This power is the world’s largest sponsor of terrorism, and it has funded and directed proxy forces that have killed and maimed U.S. personnel. Its ultimate goal is…
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China Reportedly Strikes Secret Deal with Cuba to Build Spy Station for Eavesdropping on US
China has reportedly reached a secret agreement with Cuba to build a major new spy station on the island, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The facility would be used for electronic eavesdropping and would allow Chinese intelligence services to intercept electronic communications throughout the southeastern U.S., where many military bases are located, and…
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President Biden’s Deal with Iran: Abandoning Israel and Allies?
President Biden, at 80 years old, is among the last Democrats of a generation that had a strong affinity for Israel. Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Steny Hoyer, all in their 70s and 80s, share this connection. They grew up during the wars of 1956, 1967, and 1973 and witnessed Yasser Arafat’s terrorist attacks and…