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English key to integrating Taiwanese and US military

By Antonio Graceffo October 26, 2023China

By Antonio Graceffo The Taiwan government’s desire for greater integration with the U.S. military is supported by its goal of making the country bilingual by 2030. Taiwan’s President, Tsai Ing-wen told ex-U.S. national…

This Tiny Country in Europe is Crucial to US’ National Security Interests, Here’s Why

By Antonio Graceffo August 1, 2023U.S.A

“The reaction of Greece to the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine was indeed swift and decisive,” said U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin as Greece both militarizes and increases its…

Japan Doubles Down on Growing Threat From China and Russia

By Antonio Graceffo August 1, 2023Japan

By Antonio Graceffo Commentary Citing the threat from communist China and Russia, Japan’s 2023 military budget is the biggest since World War II. “China continues to unilaterally change or attempt…

China will have a new military base in the Solomon Islands

By Antonio Graceffo March 30, 2022Blog

China has signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands. The Islands are now firmly within the Chinese sphere, because Biden refused to meet with Pacific Island leaders and offer…