Tag: International Relations

Kiribati Suspends More Judges Amid Beijing’s South Pacific Push

September 7, 2022
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The government of Kiribati has suspended another three judges—this time members of the Court of Appeal—after they blocked attempts to deport High Court Judge David Lambourne. The situation plunges the small Pacific nation’s democracy into crisis, leaving it without a functioning Appeals and High Court, and continues a tumultuous few weeks for the South Pacific—already…

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Putin Attends Russia’s Joint Military Drills

September 6, 2022
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday attended sweeping war games in his country’s far east involving troops from China and other nations, in a show of military muscle amid the tensions with the West over Moscow’s action in Ukraine. The weeklong exercise that began Thursday is intended to showcase growing defense ties between Russia and…

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Putin Attends Joint Military Drills With China, Others

September 6, 2022
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MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday attended war games in his country’s far east involving troops from China and other nations, in a show of military muscle amid the tensions with the West over Moscow’s action in Ukraine. The weeklong exercise that began Thursday is intended to showcase growing defense ties between Russia and China…

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China’s ‘Military Overmatch’ with Taiwan Growing: Expert

September 6, 2022
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China’s ruling communist regime is pursuing a historic military buildup despite the nation not facing any military threats, according to one expert. “China doesn’t face any enemies,” said Grant Newsham, a senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy, during an Aug. 18 interview with NTD, a sister media outlet of The Epoch Times. “There’s…

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Pentagon Tech Efforts are ’90 Percent Waste’: Former DoD Official

September 6, 2022
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Waste, mismanagement, and a general unwillingness to adopt new ways of doing things are preventing the United States military from contending with China in several critical and emerging technology fields, according to one former Pentagon official. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is threatening to leapfrog over the United States in developing AI, machine learning, and…

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Australia Orders Review of TikTok’s Data Collection

September 6, 2022
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Australia’s Home Affairs Minister has ordered cybersecurity authorities to investigate social media giant TikTok’s data collection security. Clare O’Neil, who is also the cybersecurity minister, called on Australians who use TikTok to be cautious of data collection by the app. “I’d say to Australians: if you’re using TikTok, think about what data of yours might…

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Japan Protests to Russia Over Military Exercises With China

September 5, 2022
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TOKYO—Japan has protested to Russia over multinational military exercises being conducted on Russian-held islands claimed by Japan, and is seriously concerned about shooting drills by Russian and Chinese warships off Japan’s northern coast, an official said Monday. Beijing has been increasing its military cooperation with Moscow, and has been taking part in the multinational “Vostok…

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US Hospital Ship a Pawn in Solomons PM’s China Power Play: Expert

September 5, 2022
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South Pacific expert Cleo Paskal has said the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is steadily moving all his chips into place before a sudden move to solidify his hold on power with the backing of Beijing. Her comments come in response to the recent decision by the Solomons to allow U.S. Navy hospital ship,…

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US Hospital Ship a Pawn in Solomons Prime Minister Power Play: Expert

September 5, 2022
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South Pacific expert Cleo Paskal has said the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is steadily moving all his chips into place before a sudden move to solidify his hold on power with the backing of Beijing. Her comments come in response to the recent decision by the Solomons to allow U.S. Navy hospital ship,…

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The Case for a Cold War 2.0

September 5, 2022
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Commentary Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced democratic countries to face the likely prospects of a prolonged period of confrontation in Europe. This is happening even as China, now the West’s most formidable and determined enemy, has become the first mover and ready belligerent in a looming, region-wide, conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Unchecked, the next…

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