Report on National Security Implications of 5G Networks
The following is the June 12, 2019 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, National Security Implications of Fifth Generation (5G)…
Experts Say Arms Sale to Taiwan Answer Defense Needs, But Spur New Questions
A pending sale of F-16 fighters, Abrams tanks, anti-armor and anti-aircraft missiles, to Taiwan drew rebukes from Beijing but also…
Shangri-La: Chinese Defense Minister Talks Tough on South China Sea, Taiwan
SINGAPORE — China’s Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe struck an uncompromising tone on Taiwan and the South China Sea in…
Shangri-La: Shanahan Stresses Continued U.S. Role in Indo-Pacific
SINGAPORE – Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan stressed the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and highlighted key messages…
The Department of Defense’s New Indo-Pacific Strategy
The following is The Department of Defense Indo-Pacific Strategy Report, released on June 1, 2019.…
Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Iran Threat In Middle East Was Real
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, B-52 bombers and sophisticated air defense systems were rushed to the…
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Expanding as Tokyo Takes New Approach to Maritime Security
When President Donald Trump visited Japan this month, he was taken on board JS Kaga, one of a pair of…
U.S.-Australia Relationship Looks Stable Following Recent Surprise Election Results
Political volatility in Australia does not appear to threaten the country’s military and economic relationship with the United States, a…
Iceland Foreign Minister Praises NATO Support Against Russian Intrusions, Chinese Exploration
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent visit to Iceland and last year’s Trident Juncture joint military exercise in the High…
Trump Heading to Tokyo to Talk Cybersecurity, Regional Threats
President Donald Trump will head to Tokyo later this month to discuss how to resume stalled denuclearization talks with North…