Myanmar Transnational Crime and War
Antonio Graceffo Myanmar, the Southeast Asian nation formerly known as Burma, is responsible for a highly intricate web of transnational crime.'' Myanmar, the Southeast Asian nation formerly known as Burma,…
China Blockade of Taiwan Likely
By Antonio Graceffo The likelihood of a Chinese military blockade on Taiwan is very high. The only question is whether Chinese leader Xi Jinping will use the blockade itself as…
Myanmar: Hope for Democracy Disappearing
By Antonio Graceffo The Civil war in Myanmar is intensifying, while hope of a democratic election is evaporating. Upon the two year anniversary of Burma’s military coup, on February 1, the…
Russians escaping Putin’s war face tough sanctuary in Mongolia
By Antonio Graceffo When Vladimir Putin on December 22 announced his plan to expand the size of the Russian Army by around a third, Mongolia braced for the next wave of Russians…
Japan Doubles Down on Growing Threat From China and Russia
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 and US Battle for the Moon and Stars
By Antonio Graceffo Commentary The terrestrial arms race has morphed into Space Wars as China and the United States race to control the moon, satellite orbits, and Mars. “[China] is…
Economic Impact on Ukraine
Global media are focusing on the economic impact the sanctions are having on Russia. Meanwhile, the war and sanctions are having disastrous impact on the Ukrainian economy. The GDP is…
China will have a new military base in the Solomon Islands
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…