Taiwan has dominated the advanced semiconductor chip industry. Developed nations like the United States rely on the technology for their own advanced products, including cars, computers and phones. Chinese rhetoric and military actions around Taiwan have set off alarm bells around the world, raising concerns about what might happen if the Taiwanese industry is interrupted,…

An active-duty Army soldier and intelligence analyst has been charged by the Department of Justice with selling sensitive military documents to China. The indictment reveals that the documents pertained to U.S. defense strategies for Taiwan, weapons systems, and missile defense mechanisms. Sergeant Korbein Schultz, an intelligence analyst with the 101st Airborne Division, was accused of…

President Biden speaks to the nation in his State of the Union address. The highlights and takeaways from the night. And — an Army soldier is indicted, accused of selling military secrets to a Chinese agent. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 8, 2024. Biden’s State of the Union In…

Congress has a 12% approval rating, according to a recent Gallup survey. The results aren’t a surprise to anyone, especially since the legislative branch hasn’t had an approval rating above 40% since 2005.  However, it’s not just the public that isn’t happy with Congress, members of Congress aren’t happy either. “I think there’s a couple…

On March 5, China’s National People’s Congress, the nation’s highest legislative body, commenced a week of meetings aimed at providing insights into the government’s plans for the upcoming year. In addressing Taiwan, a self-ruling island democracy that China claims as its territory, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reiterated the official stance on “reunification” as part of…

The latest report by Freedom House — an organization that describes itself as a defender of human rights — reveals that more than 20% of the world’s national governments have reached beyond their borders to assassinate, assault, imprison, interrogate and deport dissenters. The analysis found that national governments are reportedly searching the world for political…

Six miles. A handful of U.S. Special Operations soldiers will be stationed on an island controlled by Taiwan, just six miles from mainland China. The United Daily News in Taiwan reported U.S. Army Green Berets will deploy in three-man teams to a couple of amphibious camps, acting as consultants to further train Taiwan’s own special…

The 2024 AFA Warfare Symposium showcased a clear theme of impending change amidst a backdrop of industry buzzwords and acronyms. The symposium unveiled 24 new priorities for the Air and Space Forces’ leadership, aimed at creating a more agile force that relies on established teamwork at home bases. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David…

It’s been two years since the start of Russia’s three-day special military operation to take Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of people are dead. Entire cities have been reduced to rubble. The 600-mile frontline hasn’t changed much over the last year, but if you believe what world leaders are saying, this next year could decide the…

A government shutdown could be just over a week away from Feb. 21. However, there isn’t much work being done to avoid a shutdown on Capitol Hill because neither chamber of Congress is in Washington. The Senate is out until Feb. 26 and the House is out until Feb. 28.  There will be a partial…