The Afghanistan Debacle: 5G And China

The Afghanistan Debacle: 5G And China
The Afghanistan Debacle: 5G And China

With Washington demonstrating little competency or reliability, Beijing is likely to press countries to include Huawei and other Chinese telecommunications corporations in their 5G networks, lest they alienate Beijing.

Will COVID-19 Kill The Liberal World Order?

Will COVID-19 Kill The Liberal World Order?
Will COVID-19 Kill The Liberal World Order?

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving the tectonic plates of great power competition, weakening the already wobbly international system. For a brief moment it seemed that the worst global pandemic in a century might lead to increased comity between the United States, China and Russia after years of geopolitical eye-gouging. As the virus spread there were…

US To Israel: No More Chinese Deals; Pompeo’s Flying Visit

US To Israel: No More Chinese Deals; Pompeo’s Flying Visit
US To Israel: No More Chinese Deals; Pompeo’s Flying Visit

Israeli officials said the message relayed during Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s hours-long visit included a very specific political warning – Israel must stop any action that strengthens the Chinese Communist Party, even if that means canceling projects already planned.

America Adrift: ‘Bringing The World To Crisis”

America Adrift: ‘Bringing The World To Crisis”
America Adrift: ‘Bringing The World To Crisis”

The Trump administration has watered down U.S. global leadership to coercive deal-making. The dangerous contours of a world in crisis are now coming into stark relief.

Leaks, Drones, Mystery Attacks: US-Iran Tensions Boil Hot, But…

Leaks, Drones, Mystery Attacks: US-Iran Tensions Boil Hot, But…
Leaks, Drones, Mystery Attacks: US-Iran Tensions Boil Hot, But…

As troops and hardware are on the move in the Gulf, diplomats signal that no one is eager for war.

How To Strengthen Alliances On President Trump’s Watch

How To Strengthen Alliances On President Trump’s Watch
How To Strengthen Alliances On President Trump’s Watch

America’s Asian allies have been unnerved by President Donald Trump’s dismissive rhetoric about alliances based on cost/benefit grounds, and his decision to dump the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. That’s part of the reason Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled in Asia to calm nerves in Tokyo and Seoul. America’s European allies are also deeply unsettled by Trump’s…

Quarantine? What Are American Options for the South China Sea?

Quarantine? What Are American Options for the South China Sea?
Quarantine? What Are American Options for the South China Sea?

Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham, who had expressed serious reservations about Rex Tillerson, President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of State, said Sunday afternoon they would vote for him, pretty much assuring his elevation. The most combustible part of Tillerson’s testimony was about how to handle a rising China’s actions in the South and East…

Sen. Ayotte Pledges Hold On Amb. Rice Nomination For State

[After meeting this morning with Amb. Susan Rice, Senator Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, spoke to reporters today at a 12noon roundtable at the Foreign Policy Institute’s annual conference, where she promised there “absolutely” would be a hold if Amb. Rice is nominated for Secretary of State — and potentially, a hold on any administration nominee for…