by Anisha Iqbal | Feb 11, 2026 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON –– Experts on China-United States relations warned Wednesday that the U.S. had failed to respond to Beijing’s escalating campaign of “lawfare” and political coercion to marginalize Taiwan. Lawfare refers to legal action taken as part of a hostile strategy...
by Anisha Iqbal | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON –– National security experts cautioned Tuesday that Lebanon faces a narrow opportunity to permanently curb Hezbollah, but only if U.S. policy focuses on dismantling the group’s financial and political networks, not just its weapons. “Lebanon today presents...
by Anisha Iqbal | Jan 22, 2026 | Featured, Immigration
WASHINGTON –– The acting director at the Government Accountability Office told a congressional panel Thursday that the government has fallen far behind on its legal requirement to scan 100% of vehicles at border crossings before 2027. “Scanning rates for passenger...
by Anisha Iqbal | Jan 14, 2026 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON –– National security experts and lawmakers argued against the sale of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China at a Wednesday House of Foreign Affairs hearing, warning that continued sales could undermine U.S. dominance in technology and spark an...