Ideas
America's Rivalry With China Is Nothing Like the Cold War
In today’s circumstances, Cold War–era policies are not only unnecessary, but likely to catalyze a destructive spiral of heightening tensions that would make the world a more dangerous place.
Ideas
The Surest Way to Lose to China Is to Disparage Expertise
In this new era of great power competition, we are not investing enough in area specialists.
Policy
China’s Largest Telecom May Sue You For Criticizing It
Huawei is trying to use French libel laws to punish a Western researcher. Will it work?
Ideas
Don’t Demand Protection Money from Japan. Do Ask Tokyo to Rethink Its Defenses
A well-fortified Japan could take the lead in its own security, with U.S. forces acting as a backstop rather than the primary combatants.
Ideas
Ep. 59: The future of European security
Here's a look at some of the ways Europe is changing amid various pressures from Russia, China and the NATO alliance.
Science & Tech
China Says It’s Developing 6G. What Does That Mean?
Just as the US and the West grapple with China's lead in next-gen 5G networking gear, Beijing announced two working groups focused on advancing 6G.
Policy
SecDef: Expect ‘Trimming, Reducing, Some Eliminations’ in 2021 Budget
Esper touts "good progress" in high-level review intended to cut fat and find funds for projects to counter China and Russia.
Ideas
The Two Things Every Senior Pentagon Leader Is Worried About
Their top concerns don’t include the Mexican border, Iran, or even Syria.
Science & Tech
US Reliance on China Is a ‘Hard Problem’ for AI Efforts, Commission Says
But despite concerns, Eric Schmidt and Bob Work warn that decoupling from China 'will hurt the United States.'
Science & Tech
Dept. of Interior Grounds Its Chinese-Made Drones
Agency leaders green-lit the purchases in July despite warnings from DHS and outside experts that Beijing might collect data from the drones.
Ideas
How Climate Change Will Help China And Russia Wage Hybrid War
Increased refugee flows, weather threats, and declining food security will deepen tensions already being exploited to divide and weaken the U.S. and its allies.
Ideas
Will America's Next Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile Match Up to China's?
The Air Force says the AIM-260 won't be powered by a ramjet. Does it have another trick up its sleeve?
Ideas
China Has Begun to Shape and Manage the US, Not the Other Way Around
US policymakers long sought to export American values to China. The reverse is happening instead.
Ideas
To Fight Disinformation, Rethink Counterintelligence
For too long, the focus of U.S. counterintelligence has been safeguarding government secrets and corporate intellectual property.
Ideas
Hong Kong Police Intensify Tactics Against Journalists
Local journalists bear the brunt of violence and misinformation, but international reporters have not been spared. I know this firsthand.
Ideas
China Bends Another American Institution to Its Will
For all the concern about China’s military strength, economic leverage might be its most powerful weapon.
Threats
China, Russia Deepen Technological Ties
With joint dialogues, incubators, and technology parks, Beijing and Moscow are seeking to overcome deficiencies and compete with the United States.
Science & Tech
New Drones, Weapons Get Spotlight in China’s Military Parade
The massive event celebrated 70 years of Communist rule — and an arsenal for its next decade.
Science & Tech