by Dave Patterson | Mar 7, 2022 | Articles, Military Affairs, Opinion
The Ukraine conflict raises the issue of the United States’ critical need to modernize its nuclear weapons. Recently, in response to economic sanctions placed on Russia by the US and its European allies, Vladimir Putin put the Kremlin’s nuclear capability...
by Keelin Ferris | Mar 5, 2022 | Articles, Opinion, Privacy & Tech
Tanks, fighter jets, artillery, and military units are not the only weapons Russian President Vladimir Putin has utilized to invade Ukraine. The aggression includes cyberattacks aimed at destabilizing critical infrastructure. Prior to the physical invasion, the...
by Mark Angelides | Dec 8, 2020 | Articles, Exclusive Member, Trade
The controversial trade war between the United States and China has been going on a lot longer than most people realize. While some may suggest that it began in earnest with President Trump, the reality is far different. By looking at history, we can discover why...
by Dave Patterson | May 23, 2020 | Articles, Intelligence, International, International, Military Affairs, Politics
Consistent with China’s threatening behavior in the South China Sea and its broader strategy for significant hegemonic expansion by 2049, the Dragon is increasing its defense spending next year. This increase in military spending should come as no surprise: Like it or...
by Andrew Moran | May 22, 2020 | Articles, Business News, Economic Affairs News, Politics
It seems like all it took for the United States to gain the upper hand on China was a no-nonsense president, an international event, and a little bit of luck. In the post-Coronavirus world, the federal government and the private sector are beginning to sever ties with...