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August 10, 2022

Zero tolerance. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a white paper in which it vowed zero tolerance for separatism and reaffirmed that it would seize the island by force if necessary. Separately, on Wednesday, Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang party sent a delegation to mainland China to improve cross-strait communication. Help wanted. Turkey is negotiating a $20 […]

A New Phase in the Global Economic War

August 10, 2022

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, it didn’t just start a ground war in Europe – it opened up what would become a worldwide...

Daily Memo: Latest Ukraine Aid Package, New START on Pause

August 9, 2022

Resupply. The United States announced a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine that includes ammunition for rocket artillery and missile systems as well...

The Fallout Over Taiwan

August 9, 2022

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan predictably sparked outrage in China, which responded by flexing its muscles through some not-at-all subtle...

Daily Memo: Chinese Drills Continue, Truce in Gaza

August 8, 2022

Taiwan drills. China announced fresh military drills in the seas and airspace around Taiwan. The drills will focus on anti-submarine and sea assault operations....

Russia’s New Maritime Strategy

August 8, 2022

On July 31, just before the start of a naval parade, President Vladimir Putin approved Russia’s new maritime doctrine, replacing one that had been...

Daily Memo: Commodities Crunch

August 5, 2022

China responds. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that it will halt military and climate cooperation with the U.S. because of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s...

America, War and the Atlantic

August 5, 2022

On Aug. 1, 1914, Germany declared war on Russia. Two days later, Germany declared war on France. The following day, Britain declared war on...

Daily Memo: Surrounded by Military Drills

August 4, 2022

Post-visit exercise. China is conducting large live-fire military exercises in six locations around Taiwan in the wake of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit...

Tunisia’s President Tightens His Grip on Power

August 4, 2022

In July 2021, Tunisian President Kais Saied staged a presidential coup, fired Prime Minister Hisham Mchichi, suspended the parliament and ruled by decree, arrogating...

Daily Memo: Fallout in the Strait, Missiles in the Middle East

August 3, 2022

Strait talk. During her visit to Taiwan, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed the self-ruled island as "one of the freest societies...