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It's time to take on Chinese economic espionage
Beijing's IP theft costs the American economy billions.
Published on The Big Stick • Apr 12
It's time to take on Chinese economic espionage
Beijing's IP theft costs the American economy billions.
Apr 12
Free Trade Isn't Free
Part 1: The Billpayers
Apr 3

March 2025

The Utterly Predictable Sectarian Violence in Syria
And why so many are turning a blind eye.
Mar 12

February 2025

The Foreign Policy Blob has Forgotten How to Negotiate
The outrage over Trump's Ukraine deal is a symptom of a larger problem in American diplomacy.
Feb 25
Trudeau Just Wrote a Check Canadians Can't Cash
The outgoing PM is mortgaging the Canadian economy in an attempt to salvage his legacy.
Feb 3

January 2025

A new 'Sputnik Moment' for a new Cold War
Begun, the AI wars have.
Jan 28
Yes, Greenland
As globalization unravels, all options must be on the table to keep Greenland in the American sphere of influence.
Jan 9
What the Trudeau resignation means for the United States
With Trudeau out, a stronger relationship with Canada is on the horizon.
Jan 6

December 2024

Why Trump is right to be concerned about the Panama Canal
China's growing influence jeopardizes the Western Hemisphere's most important commercial trade hub.
Dec 26, 2024
Gloves Off: It's time for an AUMF targeting Mexican cartels
The border issue has surpassed a law enforcement problem.
Dec 23, 2024

October 2024

After Action Report on Israel's Iran Strike
What happened and what we can expect next.
Oct 28, 2024
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