How did #India - #US relations suddenly crash? What are the implications of #Modi visit to #China? Hear our pod with #WaPo journalist #JoshRogin.
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🚨 Marine F-35B stealth fighter aircraft landed in Puerto Rico yesterday, as the U.S. significantly bolsters its airpower in the Caribbean following one of the largest naval deployments ever to the region.
New SOUTHCOM report with a closer look at the air combat element:
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Why is #China ramping up its naval activity around the #Philippine naval ship that has been grounded on Second Thomas Shoal for decades? #IndoPacific #SouthChinaSea
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#Trump has made access to #rareearth minerals a priority. #Greenland, #Ukraine, #Congo all had their rare earth mineral resources targeted by the #US administration. Why? How has #China cornered the market for these vital commodities and what can be done about it?
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Ayy, I helped with a thing.
Snazzy graphic about what is available out there in and around the Caribbean for the US military to use, as found using open-source methods and means.
And as always, happy to help. 😊
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM): Air and Naval Assets
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You really should know the supply chain that brings your seafood. It may put you off calamari and shrimp.
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Ray sits down with #Phiippines Defense Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro for a blunt discussion of the challenges #China presents to Philippine territorial sovereignty, the importance of the alliance with #America and defense cooperation with regional partners.
#SouthKorea recently elected a new president following the turmoil of the last few months that included an attempted coup, a presidential impeachment, and threats of huge tariffs on it exports to #America. What to make of all this? Listen to Korea expert explain. #indopacific
Congressman Don Baker referring to sclerotic US defense acquisition: "We have great plans for drones, but plans don't win wars."
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One pager on Op. Midnight Thunder, the largest B-2 strike in U.S. history, which targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities.
- 125+ aircraft + 1x guided-missile sub
- Main strike package: 7x B-2 bombers
- Employed decoy + deception tactics
- 75+ precision-guided munitions (MOP, TLAM, HARM)
The Pacific Islands are still strategically important. #China understands that. Does #America?
A conservative's argument against the unilateral surrender of American tools of global engagement.
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Ely Ratner, Deputy Defense Secretary for #Biden on his new article in #ForeignAffairs calling for an #IndoPacific alliance to deter #China.
Nitin Gokhale, South Asian strategy analyst, joins us to discuss the latest #India #Pakistan fighting.
"Amateurs talk strategy, professionals talk logistics." Hear a professional discuss why this quote from General Omar Bradley was right during WWII and is still right. And a problem. #indopacific #defense
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Former Australian Broadcasting Corporation Washington correspondent Michael Rowland, with BGA Australia MD Mick McNeil (ex-political analyst for US Embassy) will discuss Australian #elections outcomes, including impact on #US relations. LIVE broadcast at 6-7pm EDT/May 3, 8-9am AEST May 4. #Australia
From #Singapore, long-time regional businessperson, Steve Okun, explains the practical implications of the #tariffs war. Bottom line—uncertainty leads to great caution and confusion. Bad for business and consumer confidence.
#Singapore senior ex-diplomat and analyst explains why many nations in #Asia are fairly sanguine about #Trump. "America has no need to be polite...the #U.S. is the indispensable balancer." The Asian realpolitik view of dealing with Trump from a uniquely qualified (and entertaining) global figure.
#India - the most populous country in the world and a growing economic power. How it interacts with #China, #Russia, and the #US will shape the rest of the century. We talk to two sophisticated Indian analysts to help us understand where India is going and why. #ASEAN
How will the Trump #tariffs impact Japan's economy and foreign policy? What will happen to bilateral #US-Japan security, economic and political ties? Listen to a Japan expert to understand more.
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Even after the pause on reciprocal #tariffs, the US still has new tariff rate higher than in the 1930s. What does this mean for #America, #southeastAsia, #China economies/companies and where do things go from here? US Chamber of Commerce head for SEAsia explains from a US business point of view.
While the world is focused on tariffs, tensions continue in the #SouthChinaSea. Chatham House's Bill Hayton explains #Vietnam's effort to build artificial islands in the South China Sea, a decade after #China pursued its own campaign.
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Dual U.S. carrier coverage in the Middle East 🇺🇸
- Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in CENTCOM AOR, operating off the coast of Oman
- In the Red Sea, Truman CSG continues non-stop 24/7 strike ops against the Houthi
+ Nimitz CSG chopped into U.S. 7th Fleet & heading west
At least part of the answer on those B-2 bombers we talked about in this week’s podcast.
UPDATE from @ianellis.bsky.social on X media: #China launches joint military exercises around #Taiwan, practicing a “blockade on key areas”
On 1 April, PLA Eastern Theater Command deployed Army, Navy, Air Force, & Rocket Forces to “close in on Taiwan from multiple directions.”
#China and #Russia operating 'dark fleets' to get around western #sanctions. How do they get away with it? A shipping expert explains.
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What are the implications of #Trump plans for 'reciprocal #tariffs' on April 2? How will #SoutheastAsia respond? What will it mean for the US #economy and #ASEAN economies?
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🚨 The U.S. launched large-scale precision strikes against the Houthi in Yemen yesterday: Map
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, on station in the Red Sea, & USAF participated in the operation, which hit “dozens & dozens” of targets.
~20% of the fleet in theater:
