Geostrategy-Direct The Trump administration on June 29 notified Congress that it had approved a major arms sales package for Taiwan to beef up the island democracy’s self defense against (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct In a clear sign that President Donald Trump is giving up relying on China to help Washington solve the North Korean problem, the administration announced on June 29 (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct On June 28, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee passed a landmark move to establish “regular ports of call by the U.S. Navy at Kaoshiung or any other (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct Reminiscent of a Cold War-era atom-bomb warning siren, the government of Japan has begun a national public announcement campaign on all major national television networks. The broadcasts warn (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct Senior level defense talks in Hanoi last week ended in deadlock with both Chinese and Vietnamese sides shouting insults at each other in a closed-door meeting. The exchanges (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct For the first time in decades, South Koreans dislike China more than the traditional punch bag of Korean nationalist sentiment, Japan. And it’s not just the opinion polls (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct In a move that can only be characterized as “chutzpah,” the Chinese government has demanded that the South Korean government provide access for its officials to inspect the (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct One of the most powerful untouchables in China’s political/business circle has been taken away by China’s security personnel for meddling with China’s foreign policy with the United States, (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on Asia and Pacific Affairs passed a landmark bill called the Taiwan Travel Act on June 15. In its official summary, the (more…)
