Threats
As Exports of Surveillance Tech Rise, Freer Countries Face a Choice
How far will societies pursue security along paths paved by dictators?
Ideas
Who Will Prevent the Next India-Pakistan War?
China’s stakes and vulnerabilities in South Asia have grown. U.S. leaders should make use of this.
Ideas
The Trump Administration Wonders: Should We Seek a ‘Cold War’ With China?
As the White House spars with a rising China, it can look to the United States’ postwar dealings with the Soviet Union for guidance.
Threats
Trump’s Stance on Human Rights Faces Another Test
The Trump administration has been slamming Beijing for its Uighur internment camps. But some worry that criticism will go quiet after the G20.
Threats
US Air Force Is Redrawing Its Pacific-War Playbook for China
New Pacific Air Forces chief wants deeper cooperation with allied militaries — and better drills for when comms go down.
Ideas
Stop China’s Infiltration of US Railroads
America shouldn’t be buying Chinese railcars, ceding control of its rail industry, or injecting spyware-laden rolling stock into its transportation network.
Ideas
What Other Countries' Experience Tells America About Its Decline
In Twilight of the Titans, two scholars provide a warning to a rising China, and a road map for the United States to regain its standing.
Science & Tech
China Has More Nuclear Subs Than the West Believed
There’s an extra sub under construction, but no permanent nuclear deterrent at sea — yet.
Ideas
Ep. 29: Ambassador James Jeffrey on Syria; Plus Sue Mi Terry of CSIS and Evan Medeiros of Georgetown University
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Ideas
On China, the Trump Administration Needs to Weave Its Threads into a Narrative
The White House does not know how to tell its story, much less sell it.
Ideas
China Is Beating the US in the Rare-Earths Game
It’s time for the administration to use its powers to preserve America’s access to vital defense materials.
Science & Tech
China Shows Off Self-Steering Boat that Fires Missiles
But the U.S. still appears to have the edge in sophisticated seagoing drones.
Science & Tech
China’s Beating the US to Market on Combat Drones, By Copying US Technology
America seems to have squandered a 10-year head start.
Ideas
China Is No Reason to Abandon the INF
Putting U.S. ground-launched intermediate-range missiles in the Pacific would be tactically ineffective and strategically destabilizing.
Threats
China is Exporting its Cyber Surveillance to African Countries
Beijing has trained African officials on its sprawling system of censorship and surveillance.
Threats
After Laser Attacks, Pentagon Spending $200M to Protect Pilots’ Eyeballs
The contracts came just months after the U.S. accused China of trying to blind military pilots in Africa and the Pacific.
Threats
China Is Secretly Enrolling Military Scientists in Western Universities
Dozens of scientists and engineers linked to China’s People’s Liberation Army obscured their military connections when applying to study overseas.
Threats
Beijing Tells South China Sea Command: Prepare for War
The Southern Theatre Command must "concentrate preparations for fighting a war," Chinese president Xi Jinping said this week.
Threats
China, Russia Listening in on Trump’s Phone Calls
China is trying to figure out "arguments that work" to help it lobby Trump over the trade war, the New York Times reported.
Ideas