SecurityNews
Republican Opposition to Ukraine Funding Now at 66%
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—New polling conducted this week sheds light on the contentious foreign aid bills currently under review by the House of Representatives,… Read More
PoliticsNews
Biden Says Enhanced Military Alliance With Japan ‘Not Aimed’ at China
Amid increasing suspicion of China’s aggression, the leaders of the United States and Japan are touting an “enhanced” security agreement. “Our alliance we have with… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Calm Before the Storm? China’s Shifting Intimidation Tactics on Taiwan
In Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s New Year’s address, he described “reunification” with Taiwan as “inevitable.” Two weeks later, notwithstanding the bullying, the island nation voted… Read More
SecurityNews
Likelihood of Hot War Between US-China Could Increase If Taiwan Isn’t Secure, Report Says
A special report released by The Heritage Foundation on Wednesday lays out how U.S. national security could be impacted should China take over the self-governing… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Economic Freedom in US Falls to Lowest Level in 30 Years in 2024 Global Index
The foundations of economic freedom have been declining around the world for three consecutive years, according to the 2024 Index of Economic Freedom, which annually… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Don’t Be Fooled: This Bill Is Mostly Ukraine Aid
The U.S. military needs to husband its resources so that it has the ability to protect America’s core national security interests. Because of the unparalleled… Read More
SecurityNews
House Leadership Declares Senate’s Border Bill ‘Dead on Arrival’ Amid Bipartisan Criticism
The Senate released the text of a $118 billion spending bill Sunday night that includes funding for U.S. border security as well as security-related aid… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Let’s Not Hand China a Victory in Pacific
It has been about 80 years since the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, a bloody struggle against Japan during World War II that cost thousands of Americans… Read More
International Analysis
China Expert Outlines Taiwanese President-Elect Lai Ching-te’s Daunting Challenges Ahead
Taiwan’s new president has his work cut out for him, Michael Cunningham says. “He’s not in an easy position,” Cunningham, a research fellow in the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Italy’s Prime Minister Wisely Spurns Deal With China
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a Christmas present earlier this month to a free and prosperous Europe when she dumped Italy’s deal with China on its Belt and Road… Read More
International News
Axis of 3 Nations Threatens the Free World, UK Lawmaker Warns
The free world’s dependence on trade with China gave the communist regime the financial power it brings to an “authoritarian axis” with Russia and Iran,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Follow the Numbers: China Steps Up Military Activity Near Taiwan
China’s recent military activity around Taiwan reached new heights after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting in April with then-U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This increase… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
What Congress’ China Committee Chairman Would Ask Candidates at GOP Presidential Debate
The second Republican presidential debate is set for Wednesday night, and if Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
‘China’s Economy Is the Foundation of Much of Its Power Projection Around the World,’ Author Says
The People’s Republic of China “has used the power of its economy beyond its borders to push its illiberal and authoritarian geopolitical objectives and to… Read More
SecurityCommentary
House Republicans’ Diplomatic Spending Bill Prioritizes Indo-Pacific, With China in View
Democrats in Congress have adopted a simple if cynical strategy to continue growing the national debt: just threaten that any spending cuts will lead to… Read More
InternationalNews
House Select Committee on China Adopts Policies for Taiwan, Against Uyghur Genocide
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released two reports Wednesday with numerous policy recommendations aimed at bolstering “Taiwan deterrence” and helping to stop… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss: Taiwan Is ‘an Enduring Rebuke to Totalitarianism’ of China
“Your future is our future.” That was the simple yet powerful message of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss to Taiwan. Truss made a notable… Read More
SecurityNews
Blinken, Austin Fail to Submit Reports on Taiwan as Required by Congress
Republican senators are sounding the alarm over the Biden administration’s apparent failure to follow requirements of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act. The law is part… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Beijing Telegraphs Its Intentions With Recent Military Exercises Around Taiwan
In a historic event on April 5, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held the highest-ranking meeting ever between a Taiwanese… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Virginia Governor Elevates State’s Economic Partnership With Taiwan
“Together, we will continue to build a deep and lasting partnership.” That was the unmistakable, powerful message Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin conveyed Monday to President… Read More
InternationalNews
Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Would Pose Greatest Threat to America, Says JD Vance
OXON HILL, Md.—American foreign policy should promote our national interests, but the president’s progressive politics isn’t allowing that to happen, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said… Read More
InternationalNews
China Says Military Drills Are ‘Serious Warning’ to Taiwan, Foreign Allies
China’s recent military drills around Taiwan were meant to serve as a “serious warning” to both “pro-independence politicians” on the island as well as to… Read More
InternationalNews
Experts React to China’s Military Stating It Is ‘Ready to Fight’ After Taiwan Drills
A defense expert and an Asian studies expert are weighing in on the People’s Liberation Army stating it is “ready to fight” following three days… Read More
InternationalNews
‘We Are Stronger When We Are Together,’ Taiwanese President Says About America
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday that “we once again find ourselves in a world where democracy is under threat” while speaking in California… Read More
International Analysis
Asian Studies Expert Suggests Ways to Diminish China’s Threat to Taiwan
A leading Asian studies expert is weighing in on how the U.S. can diminish the threat China poses to Taiwan, even as tensions between the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
If Washington Wants to Support Taiwan, Here’s First Thing It Should Do
Honduras on March 15 announced plans to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Given Beijing’s insistence on a “One China Principle,” the… Read More
InternationalNews
Index of Economic Freedom Reveals ‘How Fragile the World’s Economy Has Become,’ Even as Taiwan Rises
Taiwan’s economic freedom ranking has risen to an all-time high, according to The Heritage Foundation’s 2023 Index of Economic Freedom released on Monday. The index… Read More
SecurityCommentary
A Greater Paraguay-Taiwan Relationship Matters to America in Holding Back China
“Nowadays our countries are much more than friends; they are partners and strategic allies that share values and the same vision to create a peaceful,… Read More
InternationalNews
Sen. Josh Hawley Calls on US to Arm Taiwan, Warns China ‘Would Prevail’ If It Invaded Taiwan Today
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., says the Chinese Communist Party is “on the march” and the U.S. is “not, at this moment, prepared to stop them.” “We… Read More
Five Ways Obama’s Foreign Policies Have Failed
On a Moscow train platform, two men smoke and swap rumors in the frozen evening air. “I hear they’ve raised the Russian flag in Donetsk?”… Read More
