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Stephen Bryen

Stephen Bryen is a former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense and is a leading expert in security strategy and technology. Bryen writes for Asia Times, American Thinker, Epoch Times, Newsweek, Washington Times, the Jewish Policy Center and others.

    April 15, 2026
    Columns/Geopolitics

    Bound by Rivers, Driven by Strategy

    Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a

    Diplomacy

    China Marks 76th National Day in Maldives as President Muizzu Pledges Stronger Ties

    The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives hosted a grand reception on September 30 to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The event brought together nearly 250 distinguished guests, including

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    Solidarity in the Storm

    Columns/Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka was struck by severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, leading to road blockages, destruction of homes and loss of life.

    Clean Water, Shared Destiny: China–Sri Lanka Friendship in Action

    Diplomacy

    China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended

    Hamas Strikes: What’s Behind Israel’s Intelligence Failure?

    October 7, 2023
    Israel

    The Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel are truly horrible and unprecedented.  The attacks are ongoing.  It will take days, even weeks to clean all of the terrorists out.  No one yet knows

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    When Should Ukraine Negotiate with Russia?

    October 7, 2023
    Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    Should the Ukraine war stretch into the future much further, the dynamics of any settlement, if there is one, will be much different from what it would be if a settlement were

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    The Real Issue is Not About Ukraine: It is NATO and Russia

    October 3, 2023
    Russia/Ukraine

    So long as Volodymyr Zelensky is President of Ukraine it is a waste of time and effort to try and get a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky is frozen into

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    Israeli Think Tank Proposes Defense Treaty with the US

    September 28, 2023
    Defence/Diplomacy

    The well-respected Israeli think tank, the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) has proposed that Israel ask for a security treaty with the United States.  The proposal is in an editorial form and has no signatures

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    Ukraine Makes No Real Progress in Counter Offensive Despite Big Losses

    September 27, 2023
    Columns

    The Ukrainian counter-offensive continues, but it appears to be less intense.  Ukraine has not made any significant progress so far, and in some cases its forces have been pushed back. The Russians have published

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    Biden’s UN Speech — No Compromise, No Negotiations

    September 22, 2023
    United States

    President Joe Biden gave an address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 20th.  The speech was a disaster.  Putting aside Biden’s slurred words, the message from Biden is there will

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    Will the US get into another war, this time in Armenia?

    September 21, 2023
    Defence/Diplomacy

    Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia’s Prime Minister, has decided to align Armenia with the United States, maybe also with NATO.  Accordingly, he has arranged anti-Russian protests in Yerevan, and carried out military exercises with

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    Zelensky’s Resistance to Russian Negotiations Persists

    September 20, 2023
    Columns

    A strong effort was made by Washington and some NATO partners to see if Zelensky could be put on a peace track with Russia.  The effort failed, and Zelensky’s visit to the

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    Biden and Blinken Pay Ransom to Iran

    September 12, 2023
    Iran/United States/World

    Paying a ransom of $6 billion for 5 hostages held by Iran is a disgrace. Shame on America. Now Iran will grab some more Americans and try and extort more money. There

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    Is NATO Learning About Its Future in Ukraine?

    September 6, 2023
    Russia/Ukraine

    Is NATO learning about its future in Ukraine?  If so, it could be a bleak one. While the causes for war vary, inevitably wars become a testing ground for technology, battlefield tactics,

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