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op-edTaiwan, Asia, China

Is an amphibious invasion of Taiwan really imminent?

By Gil Barndollar

August 20, 2025

In the mediaChina, Asia, Taiwan

China’s catastrophic South China Sea crash shows how dangerous high-risk moves at sea can be

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

August 16, 2025

op-edAfghanistan, China, Middle East, Russia

Washington shouldn’t fear Russia and China seeking influence in Afghanistan

By Lyle Goldstein

August 9, 2025

ReportChina, Asia, Nuclear weapons, Taiwan

On limited nuclear use in the Western Pacific

By Mike Sweeney

August 6, 2025

op-edTaiwan, Asia, China

Is Trump pulling back from Taiwan?

By Lyle Goldstein

August 3, 2025

op-edChina, Asia

Trump takes step back from Philippines in South China Sea

By Lyle Goldstein

August 2, 2025

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