President-elect Donald Trump is right about the super-expensive F-35. Not only is the plane very costly per copy and even more to keep it flying, but it is a very big bet on a single platform. If it does not pan out as an effective fighter, the US … [Read more...] about Trump Is Right About the F-35*
Contributor: STEPHEN BRYEN
The Berlin Truck-Jihad Attack
The latest jihad-by-truck deadly attack on Berlin's Breitscheidplatz’s Christmas market, could and should have been prevented. But the German security agencies failed to arrest/deport Anis Amri, the Tunisian criminal, asylum seeker with known ties to … [Read more...] about The Berlin Truck-Jihad Attack
The U.S. Needs To Protect Taiwan
China has been pushing back after President-elect Trump's policy -shattering phone call with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, demanding that the Taiwanese President not be allowed to transit the United States through New York on her way to a Latin … [Read more...] about The U.S. Needs To Protect Taiwan
Russian Mediterranean “Aircraft Cruiser” – A Fiasco
Russia’s experience with aircraft carriers and on-deck fighter aircraft has been expensive, frustrating and has not helped Russia project power. About the only thing so far demonstrated is the gullibility of the Western press in its alarmist … [Read more...] about Russian Mediterranean “Aircraft Cruiser” – A Fiasco
The Stealthy Gallium War*
War is going on over special integrated circuits based on a material called Gallium Nitride. Winning this war will effect not only the United States national security, but also its ability to protect key global partners in Europe, the Middle East, … [Read more...] about The Stealthy Gallium War*
Social Media Helped Americans Elect President Trump
Social media turned out to be the cure for a rotten and corrupt news media, replacing newspapers and TV to a large extent. Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States totally vindicates his strategy and his understanding of the … [Read more...] about Social Media Helped Americans Elect President Trump
A Solution for Syria?
Left: Kurdish Areas in Syria A respected Turkish journalist, Mahmut Borzarslan has told about an important Russian initiative to broker a deal to set up an autonomous entity in Syria for the Syrian Kurds. Borzarslan’s article was translated from the … [Read more...] about A Solution for Syria?
U.S. Nuclear Deterrent to North Korea
Can the United States provide sufficient help to offset the growing North Korean and Chinese threat to the independence and security of South Korea and Japan? It can. It should put Pershing missiles in both countries. How should the U.S. respond to … [Read more...] about U.S. Nuclear Deterrent to North Korea
U.S. Blocked New Subs for Taiwan
The Obama administration has reversed decisions made by previous administration --Republican and Democrat regarding Taiwan. The United States government has told the Taiwanese it will not help them acquire new submarines or new submarine technology … [Read more...] about U.S. Blocked New Subs for Taiwan
Russian Base in Iran – A Strategic Asset for Moscow*
Left: Russian Air Force Su-34 The new Russian base in Iran is a strategic asset for Moscow and may be a game changer in the power balance in the Middle East. The United States and Russia are competing for influence on a global basis. In this … [Read more...] about Russian Base in Iran – A Strategic Asset for Moscow*