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Ahead of a Washington summit between Trump and Xi, a China expert warns that Xi is preparing for war and that U.S.-China relations are in a very dangerous period. The article notes AI and trade are expected to dominate the meeting while presenting the Chinese leader as an aggressor.
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This opinion piece argues that Saudi Arabia must clarify whether it wants de-escalation or a decisive military response to Houthi attacks. It cites Houthi strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and civilian sites, including an alleged drone launch at Mecca, and says any successful operation would require a Saudi-led coalition and indispensable American support.
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This opinion piece argues that President Trump's desire to preserve the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is misguided because Beijing has been steadily increasing pressure on Taiwan. It warns that the upcoming White House summit's calm assurances should alarm Taiwan rather than reassure it.
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President Trump has reached a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would expand U.S. military access and bar China, Russia, and other non-NATO adversaries from bases or sensitive investments. The deal still needs legislative approval and full terms remain undisclosed, as Greenland gains strategic importance amid Arctic competition.
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The opinion piece praises President Trump's announced deal with Denmark and Greenland as a strategic win that secures permanent U.S. military access and counters Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. It argues the pact fulfills Trump's goals and improves on prior presidents' efforts.
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The article reports Israel's killing of a Hamas commander involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and the abduction of American Israeli tank commander Omer Neutra. It frames the strike as overdue justice for Neutra's family and praises Israeli forces, while emphasizing the family's grief and the American connection.
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A review of Sharon Weinberger’s 'Valley of Death' chronicles how Elon Musk, Palantir, Anduril, and other private tech firms disrupted U.S. defense contracting by self-funding weapons and space technology. It treats the shift as a historic divide and raises concerns about private control of war technology and reliance on China.
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The Philippines accused the Chinese Coast Guard of deliberately ramming a Philippine fisheries vessel that was delivering fuel to fishermen in disputed waters. The report presents the Philippine account without including any response from China.
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The article reports that conservatives and national security experts are raising concerns about Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed potentially receiving classified information as a senator without the formal security-clearance vetting required of many others. It highlights warnings about homeland security risks and references El-Sayed’s past controversies.
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A review of Eyck Freymann’s Defending Taiwan outlines the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and the book’s proposed deterrence strategy, including strengthening Taiwan’s democracy, deepening defense cooperation, and converting strategic ambiguity into 'structured ambiguity.' It stresses grave consequences for U.S. interests and presents allied deterrence of Xi Jinping as necessary.
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Seton Hall University's National Security Graduate Fellowship pairs graduate students with government agencies and reports an 80% placement rate, according to its founder. The program aims to prepare students for national security roles addressing threats involving China, AI, and foreign influence.
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U.S. forces have interdicted eight refueling vessels off Ecuador’s coast with Ecuadorian consent, handing mariners to Ecuadorian authorities and destroying the empty boats. The operations are part of Joint Task Force-Western Hemisphere’s broader counternarcotics campaign, which has also included lethal strikes that killed more than 200 mariners. Officials say the interdictions target logistics for Los Choneros, a designated terrorist organization.