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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

    October 3, 2025

    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

    Chinese Spy Cameras and The Rising Drone Threat

    April 7, 2026
    Defence/Diplomacy

    Chinese spy cameras remain in widespread use in the United States, in Canada and Mexico and worldwide. They are sold as security and traffic cameras, but that is a cover story for

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    ​A Major Disaster for Russia in Shipyard Attack

    March 28, 2026
    Defence/Diplomacy/Geopolitics

    On March 25, during a massive drone attack in the Leningrad region, the Ukrainian General Staff announced that its “joint forces” had damaged the Vyborg Shipbuilding installation. The success of the attack was

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    Barksdale Airbase Attacked by Sophisticated Drones

    March 23, 2026
    Defence/Diplomacy

    Barksdale AFB in Louisiana, located in Bossier Parish not far from Shreveport, was attacked by drone swarms during the week of October 9th. The attack disrupted B-52H aircraft launches in support of

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    The A-10 is Reborn in the Iran War

    March 20, 2026
    Defence/Geopolitics

    Despite years of effort by the Air Force to get rid of the A-10 fleet, the A-10 is playing a major role in the Iran war. Unlike its predecessors used in the

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    Israel’s Iron Beam and the Future of Air Defense

    March 17, 2026
    Editor's Choice/Geopolitics/News

    Israel is using its Iron Beam laser defense system in Northern Israel. While Israel still has only a small number of Iron Beam units, the system has been effective against suicide drones

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    Will Russia Moderate Its Extreme Demands on Ukraine?

    March 11, 2026
    Columns/Geopolitics

    President Donald Trump telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, March 10. In the hour-long conversation the two leaders discussed the Iran and Ukraine conflicts. Trump told Putin he wants to see

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    AI vs. the Pentagon: When Private Tech Nearly Triggered War

    March 7, 2026
    Columns/Geopolitics

    U.S. Special Operations forces captured Nicolás Maduro in a pre-dawn raid in Caracas on January 3rd. The mission reportedly utilized the military’s Maven Smart System, built by Palantir, which has Anthropic’s Claude

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    Why Were 3 F-15s Shot Down by Kuwait?

    March 3, 2026
    Defence/Geopolitics

    Three US F-15E fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on December 1st by Kuwaiti air defense systems. While an accidental shootdown can happen at any time in a complex warfighting environment,

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    Trump Cornered: Iran Calls the Shots in Nuclear Talks

    February 28, 2026
    Columns/Geopolitics

    The indirect negotiations in Geneva between the US and Iran, mediated by Oman concluded their latest meeting. Oman said there was “significant progress” made by the two sides. The US position is

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    The US is Leading in Military AI, But Security is a Major Issue

    February 17, 2026
    Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

    While a great deal of experts have focused on drone warfare as the new reality in warfare, the AI Revolution is a much bigger deal. AI today enables drones to be far

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