Defense officials told senators what they think the United States must do to compete with China and other rivals in space. Time, they agreed, is of the essence. “The trick is to quit building big,” said Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, in answer to a question from…
‘Quit Building Big’: Space Force Officials Talk Need for Speed and Agility
May 3, 2023
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China Refusing Critical Communications With US, Aligning With Russia: US Ambassador
May 2, 2023
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China’s communist regime continues to block communications with senior U.S. officials and is increasingly refusing to participate in dialogues about Russia and Taiwan, according to a senior U.S. diplomat. The United States and China’s communist regime continue to have “major disagreements” on a number of critical issues, including Russia and Taiwan, said U.S. Ambassador to…
Efforts to Ban China From Purchasing Tennessee Land Draw Politicians Across the Aisle
May 2, 2023
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A law that will prohibit sanctioned foreign entities and nonresident aliens from property ownership in Tennessee is headed to Gov. Bill Lee for signature, after mostly bipartisan passage in the state legislature. The bill originally did not include the sanctioned language, but was added through amendments. The first version of the bill stated a foreign…
IN-DEPTH: Paraguay’s Conservative Election Win Snarls China’s Bid for Regional Dominance
Conservative presidential candidate Santiago Pena won a major victory in Paraguay on April 30, strengthening the hold of the Colorado Party as a new wave of leftist leadership has emerged in the region over the past two years. Beyond Paraguay’s borders, the geopolitical implications of the election win are significant. This is especially true for…
Paraguay’s Conservative Election Win Snarls China’s Bid for Regional Dominance
Conservative presidential candidate Santiago Pena won a major victory in Paraguay on April 30, strengthening the hold of the Colorado Party as a new wave of leftist leadership has emerged in the region over the past two years. Beyond Paraguay’s borders, the geopolitical implications of the election win are significant. This is especially true for…
GOP Officials Raise Alarm Over US Guardsman in TikTok Ad
May 2, 2023
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A video advertisement released by TikTok featuring an Air National Guardsman has drawn concerns among two Republican lawmakers, who say it appears to be a “de facto” endorsement of the U.S. military of the Chinese-owned video app amid heightened security concerns. “Chinese intelligence and security services use TikTok to surveil, exploit, and manipulate the American…
IN-DEPTH: America Fails to Grasp China’s Rare Earth Dominance, Analysis Finds
May 1, 2023
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Over the past several years, China’s powerful grip on rare earth elements has motivated action by Congress and multiple presidents. Millions in government funding went to an American rare earth and critical mineral refinery and a rare earth separation plant. Just last week, Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Penn.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) reintroduced a bill that…
US, Philippines Increase Cooperation Amid China’s Threats
May 1, 2023
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The United States and the Philippines will strengthen their alliance through increased military cooperation, including the supply of air and maritime capabilities from the United States to the Philippines. President Joe Biden met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on May 1, where the two agreed to increase military coordination. “[This…
In Address to Israeli Parliament, McCarthy Says Israel Is a ‘Story of Survival’
May 1, 2023
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HAIFA, Israel—U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday called Israel a “story of survival against the perils of war and terrorism.” He spoke at the opening ceremony summer session of the Knesset—the Israeli parliament—to express solidarity with Israel on its 75th anniversary. It was the second day of his visit to Israel, heading a 16-member bipartisan congressional…
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Warns US, China ‘On the Brink of War’
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has recently warned that the United States and China are “on the brink of war and are beyond the ability to talk.” “I want to emphasize that by saying that they are on the brink, I don’t mean to say that they will necessarily go over the brink,” Dalio shared on…
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