As U.S. pressure builds against Iran, Trump is focused on Iraq
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 As the key Middle East power broker at a very sensitive juncture in early 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump has been clear that he does (more…)
Panama court ends canal contracts with CCP-linked firm in major blow to China
Dossier: Panama Canal Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 In a major strategic setback for communist China, Panama’s Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 29 that Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s contract to (more…)
Trump’s effective Taiwan Strait deterrence: Selling 11,500 missiles to Taiwan
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 By Richard Fisher China-inclined sources are peddling the notion that the Trump Administration is somehow reducing American support for the democratic government on Taiwan facing (more…)
Despite internal turmoil, China remains focused externally on 3 U.S. power hubs
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 Amid global speculation following the recent political upheaval in the Chinese Communist Party, the regime remains focused on its number one enemy, the United States. (more…)
Battle for the heavens: Trump-Musk in lead, but China’s vision is long-term
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 By Richard Fisher As the Trump Administration maneuvers to block the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) quest for hegemony on Earth — attacking its proxies Iran (more…)
Report warns AI-boosted decision-making edge required to win future wars
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 In a future conflict, “human-machine teaming” and accelerated decision-making driven by artificial intelligence (AI), will be needed to achieve victory, analysts say. In a new (more…)
As U.S. ‘armada’ closes in, Iran drone targets carrier; ‘Boiling public anger’ in the streets
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 An Iranian drone which targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln was shot down as the United States moved more warships into the Gulf region, the U.S. (more…)
Nuclear power benefits for North Korean citizens? Annual recyclable collection quotas
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 North Korean households have been given their yearly quotas for the recyclable materials they are required to collect for their government, one of the world’s (more…)
Chinese national convicted in first successful prosecution of AI tech theft
Geostrategy-Direct, February 3, 2026 A Chinese national and former Google software engineer has been convicted of economic espionage for stealing artificial intelligence (AI) secrets from Google. In the first (more…)