Veni? Yes. Vidi? Yes. Vici? No
There remains no legitimate reason for Pelosi to visit Taiwan, no matter how much she and other U.S. officials will spin her trip. Her most obvious purpose for going: to irritate Beijing.
Aug 9, 2022
War or Peace?
Tragically, the fate of Ukraine does not seem to lie in its own hands, or those of Europe as a whole. To continue the war or to seek peace eventually is a decision left up to Russia and the United States.
Jul 1, 2022
What Exactly Is the U.S. Hinting At?
America’s constant rhetorical blasts directed at China about Taiwan are an attempt to hide the reality that the U.S. considers a military battle with China to be a losing proposition.
May 26, 2022
US Elites Double Down on Failure in Afghanistan
In order for think tanks to have something to write about and hence attract money, they need to have ‘problems’ in the world and propose ‘solutions’ America’s leaders can engage in.
Aug 26, 2021
Closing Open Skies
The U.S. is on the verge of withdrawing from a decades-old military treaty
Dec 17, 2019
Who is Responsible for South China Sea Militarization?
Recently, a small number of politicians and the media in the U.S. are making up the same trick, claiming alarmingly that China has expanded its military capabilities in the South China Sea and engaged in “militarization.”
May 16, 2018
Does China’s Military Spending Indicate an Arms Race?
It is hardly surprising when global media outlets react negatively to announcements of Chinese spending figures on issues of regional and international importance. China’s uptick in its defense budget for 2018 was no exception.
Mar 21, 2018
Xi Stresses Real Combat Training
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), made the remarks while issuing an order at a mobilization meeting held by the commission.
Jan 4, 2018