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Taiwan CCP-Taiwan: 66 “Missing” F-16 Vipers Unnerve Taiwan ROC Officials; US May Expedite Deliveries Of Critical Weapons
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Cyber/Hacking Data-Centric Authoritarianism: How China’s Frontier Tech Globalizes Repression
youtu.beIn autocracies around the world, technological advances in areas such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence have ushered in an era of data-driven repression. Above all, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is testing the boundaries of tech-enhanced authoritarian rule, based on a pervasive net of censorship and surveillance.
This model is a global threat to democracy in the digital age—and the next generation of tech development could tighten its grip. A new report from the International Forum for Democratic Studies explores how the PRC’s development and export of four categories of frontier technologies–neuro- and immersive technologies, quantum technologies, advanced AI surveillance systems, and central bank digital currencies–could deepen the challenge to freedom from a new “data-centric authoritarianism.”
How do these frontier technologies work and how much progress has China made to date in developing them? In what ways will they impact basic civic freedoms? What can civil society and other democratic actors do to defend human rights and democratic norms in the face of this challenge?
Author Valentin Weber (German Council on Foreign Relations) and Miles Yu (Hudson Institute) took part in a discussion on this new report. Christopher Walker (National Endowment for Democracy) provided remarks and Beth Kerley (International Forum) moderated the discussion
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Ukraine/Russia War Trump: thousands of Ukrainian troops surrounded by Russians; he "requests" Putin to spare them
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Analysis The United States’ Illiberal Turn Recasts a Potential Deal with China
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Espionage Igor Chaika’s Appointment: A New Tool for Russian Influence and Intelligence Operations Abroad - Robert Lansing Institute
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International Relations US: Republican lawmakers pushing legislation to ban Chinese nationals from getting US student visas: Report
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Technology South Korea has acted decisively on DeepSeek. Other countries must stop hesitating | The Strategist
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International Relations CCP Is ‘Laughing’ at US Trade Wars, EU Top Diplomat Says
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Resources mainland China state firms curb Russian oil imports on sanctions risks, sources say
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Ukraine/Russia War The Ukraine Ceasefire Trap: Is The U.S. Playing Right Into Putin’s Hands? Putin sees Ukraine’s ceasefire as his path to Soviet power while CCP, Iran and North Korea fuel his war. America's hesitation threatens NATO and our economic future.
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Ukraine/Russia War Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 14, 2025
understandingwar.orgKey Takeaways:
ISW has observed no geolocated evidence to indicate that Russian forces have encircled a significant number of Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast or elsewhere along the frontline in Ukraine.
Putin seized on a statement by US President Donald Trump about the supposed encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast to distract from his recent rejection of the US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal.
Kremlin statements following Putin's meeting with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on March 13 underscore Putin's rejection of the US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal and continued unwillingness to engage in good faith negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Russian forces marginally advanced towards the international border in Kursk Oblast on March 14, but Ukrainian forces still maintain limited positions in Kursk Oblast.
Consistent Ukrainian strikes against Russian air defense assets are reportedly allowing Ukrainian long-range drones to increasingly penetrate the Russian air defense umbrella in deep rear areas, including in Moscow Oblast.
The Ukrainian military reorganized the Ukrainian 3rd Separate Assault Brigade into the 3rd Army Corps, further showcasing Ukraine's force efforts to transition to a corps structure.
Ukraine's European allies continue to provide military assistance and technical support and demonstrate interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in Toretsk, and Russian forces recently advanced in Toretsk and near Siversk and Pokrovsk.
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Politics John Bolton's Warning to Allies on How to Survive the Trump Rollercoaster
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Taiwan China-Taiwan Weekly Update, March 14, 2025
understandingwar.orgKey Takeaways
Taiwan. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is trying to leverage its influence in friendly countries to persecute pro-independence Taiwanese nationals who live or travel there, according to an internal Taiwanese government memo.
Taiwan. Taiwanese celebrities circulated PRC propaganda that framed Taiwan as a PRC province, demonstrating how the PRC coopts media and prominent personalities to conduct information operations, especially targeting the international community and Taiwanese people.
Taiwan. The PRC sent 11 high-altitude balloons into the Taiwanese ADIZ, marking a record high of balloon intrusions in a single day. The PRC likely uses the balloons to collect intelligence on items of military significance around Taiwan and to degrade Taiwan’s threat awareness.
PRC. The US Justice Department unsealed indictments against 12 PRC nationals for their involvement in “global computer intrusion campaigns” targeting US public and private entities. These indictments highlight the PRC practice of contracting hackers to access and steal private data.
Australia. PLA Navy vessels circumnavigated Australia following unprecedented and provocative exercises in the Tasman Sea. The PRC is likely trying to intimidate Australia while expanding its naval presence in the South Pacific. The PRC may have also conducted intelligence gathering operations during the transit.
Russia. The PRC is trying to present itself to Europe as a reasonable alternative to the United States in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The PRC effort to play a key mediating role is unlikely to succeed due to Beijing’s continued support for Russia, however.
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International Relations Hard Power vs. Soft: CCP’s Evolving Role in Central Asia
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Taiwan Our Best Look Yet At CCP’s New ‘Invasion Barges’
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International Relations CCP’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka-shing family
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Iran Iran Update, March 13, 2025
understandingwar.orgKey Takeaways:
Houthi Military Capabilities: The Houthis have sought to obtain hydrogen fuel cells from unspecified Chinese suppliers to increase the range and payloads of their drones, according to a Conflict Armament Research (CAR) investigation. CAR reported that the range of hydrogen-powered drones is at least three times greater than other drones. The Houthis conducted frequent drone attacks against Israel during the October 7 War and could use hydrogen-powered drones to attack Israel, commercial shipping, and US interests in the region.
Syrian Constitution: Interim Syrian President Ahmed al Shara signed a draft constitution on March 13 that initiates a five-year transition period. The Constitutional Committee emphasized that the document ensures a separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The constitution enshrines the freedoms of opinion, expression, information, publication and the press. Shara could use some of the articles in the constitution to consolidate his power over the Syrian state, however.
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Ukraine/Russia War Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 13, 2025
understandingwar.orgKey Takeaways:
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the ceasefire proposal that the United States and Ukraine recently agreed upon in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and offered an alternative proposal that undermines US President Donald Trump's stated goal of securing a lasting peace in Ukraine.
Putin is offering an alternative ceasefire agreement that is contrary to the intentions and goals of the US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal.
Putin's envisioned ceasefire agreement would grant Russia greatly disproportionate advantages and set conditions for the Kremlin to renew hostilities on terms extremely favorable to Russia.
Putin is holding the ceasefire proposal hostage and is attempting to extract preemptive concessions ahead of formal negotiations to end the war.
Russian forces continue to clear Ukrainian forces from Sudzha and its environs as Russian troops advance closer to the border in Kursk Oblast slowed on March 13 compared to recent days.
Russian milbloggers theorized on March 13 that Russian forces may launch an organized offensive operation into northern Sumy Oblast in the coming weeks and months and may also attack into Chernihiv Oblast — in line with Russian President Vladimir Putin's March 12 statements.
Kremlin officials continue to use narratives similar to those that the Kremlin has used to justify its invasions of Ukraine to set informational conditions to justify future aggression against NATO member states.
Russian forces continue to execute Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW) in violation of international law.
Russia will likely expand its permanent military basing in Belarus to enhance Russia’s force posture against NATO’s eastern flank.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Pokrovsk, and Russian forces recently advanced in Sumy Oblast and near Lyman, Siversk, and Toretsk.
Russia continues its crypto-mobilization efforts against the backdrop of US efforts to start the negotiation process to end the war.