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US Defense Strategy to Shift to "Irregular Warfare"

October 06, 2020

According to a report by Rachel S. Cohen at Air Force Magazine, the US Defense Department says the entire military must get better at “Irregular Warfare” to fend off the rise of not just non state terror groups and cyber attackers, but to stymie Russia and China.
The House GOP China Task Force Reveals Recommendations

October 01, 2020

The House Republicans China task force unveiled its full report this week laying out over 400 policy recommendations to address the numerous threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party including national security concerns, human rights violations, problems with the supply chain, Beijing’s missteps in its handling of the pandemic and China’s overall expanding influence on the world stage.
U.S. Rejects Lukashenko as President of Belarus

September 30, 2020

Echoing the declarations of both the European Union and Germany, the United States State Department has declared that, due to credible allegations of election fraud in Belarus, the U.S. will no longer recognize Alexander Lukashenko as president of the country.
The UK has Developed a Cyber Super Weapon that can Destroy Key Enemy Targets

September 30, 2020

As the threat of cyber attacks grows, in particular from Russia, General Sir Patrick Sanders, commander of Strategic Command, has revealed the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has been working on offensive and defensive cyber weapons that have the ability to “destroy critical capabilities and infrastructure”.
Turkey Building up Naval Forces

September 30, 2020

In an attempt to gain territory in the mediterranean, adriatic and aegean seas, Turkey's President Erdogan is embarking on a naval build-up causing alarm in Greece and the threat of sanctions from the European Union.
Reuters: Belarus may face Sanctions from U.S., Canada and Britain

September 30, 2020

Four sources have revealed that the U.S., Britain and Canada may impose sanctions following the largely considered illegitimate elections in Belarus of President Alexander Lukashenko that have led to months of protests and more than 12,000 people arrested.
Amnesty International: EU companies selling surveillance tools to China’s human rights abusers

September 23, 2020

According to Amnesty International, by selling digital surveillance technology to China’s public security agencies, including facial recognition and network cameras, technology companies are willing to risk widespread human rights abuses
1,000 Chinese Student and Research Visas Revoked by U.S.

September 21, 2020

The United States has revoked more than 1,000 visas for Chinese nationals, suspending entry of students and researchers from China, a strategy which, according to Homeland Security Secretary Chad, focused on blocking visas for certain Chinese graduate students and researchers with ties to China’s military.
Washington Times: Chinese Progressive Association Helps Fund Black Lives Matter Initiative

September 18, 2020

Washington Times: The Black Futures Lab, a liberal initiative launched by a Black Lives Matter co-founder, lists as its financial sponsor the pro-China Chinese Progressive Association, raising questions about the extent of China’s support for the increasingly powerful protest movement.
U.S. Space Force Focuses on Cyber Defense

September 17, 2020

Since its creation in June, the U.S. Space Force's top priority has been cyber defense, which, through space missions, will include using the $6,8 billion Air Force Satellite Control Network to neutralize adversary space missions responsible for cyber attacks.