China’s PLA Needs Time, Money to Surpass US Military
By Antonio Graceffo The United States is the world’s No. 1 military power, while China is No. 3. To catch up with the United States, China will need to maintain…
The Rise of India, Will India surpass
By Antonio Graceffo Despite a number of structural disadvantages, India likely will rival China in terms of global power. This year, India hosted the G-20 conference, which Indian leaders see as…
Cyber Threats From China and Russia
By Antonio Graceffo Increasing cyberattacks, particularly against the energy sector, demonstrate the cyber threats posed by China and Russia. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reported on June 15 that…
Iran’s government is repressive at home and aggressive abroad
By Antonio Graceffo The Iranian regime is one of the most repressive in the world, ranking 162 out of 165 on the Human Freedom Index. Additionally, on the Human Rights and Rule…
Cuba’s CCP Spy Base
By Antonio Graceffo China's spy base in Cuba may be a violation of the Monroe Doctrine. “We are deeply disturbed by reports that Havana and Beijing are working together to target the…
CCP Tightens Control Over Chinese Economy
By Antonio Graceffo The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intensifies control over the economy with a new vice premier and new supervisory bodies. Under Xi Jinping, the CCP has continuously tightened its grip…
Drug Cartels Terrorist Organizations Threaten U.S. Security
By Antonio Graceffo According to the State Department’s International Narcotics Control Strategy Report of 2022, Mexico is the primary source of illegal drugs in the United States, including heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, and…
State of Russia’s economy much worse than it appears
By Antonio Graceffo During the first eleven months of the Ukraine War, it appeared that sanctions were having very little effect on the Russian economy. In December, however, the Russian…
Myanmar Conflict Implications for U.S. National Security
By Antonio Graceffo China’s engagement with the Myanmar (Burma) junta has offered the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) access to another port in the Bay of Bengal, on the Indian…
Iran Threat to National Security 2023
By Antonio Graceffo The annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community for 2023, identified Iran as the third greatest national security threat to the United States, after China and Russia. As…