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China’s “lawfare” campaign threatens to marginalize Taiwan

China’s “lawfare” campaign threatens to marginalize Taiwan

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...
Funding fallout: the consequences of not funding Ukraine

Funding fallout: the consequences of not funding Ukraine

by Ellie Skelly | Feb 1, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — For weeks Republican lawmakers insisted that any funding for Ukraine must be met with a stricter border policy.  Now, with a supplemental security bill within reach, some Republicans are backing away from a deal following former president Donald Trump’s...
Lawmakers debate energy independence, sanctions as Ukraine invasion continues

Lawmakers debate energy independence, sanctions as Ukraine invasion continues

by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Mar 2, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amplifies Sino-Russian threats to world order, experts and lawmakers agreed during a hearing Tuesday. “China is watching how the democratic nations of the world respond to Russia,” said...
Taiwan’s independence at risk if domestic policy doesn’t change course, experts say

Taiwan’s independence at risk if domestic policy doesn’t change course, experts say

by Linus Hoeller | Oct 12, 2021 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Amid rising tensions and unprecedented levels of Chinese incursions into Taiwan’s airspace, the island’s independence could be at stake if Taipei and Washington are not able to find a security strategy that stretches beyond military support to include...
China’s expansion of sea power “unacceptable,” House says

China’s expansion of sea power “unacceptable,” House says

by Stephanie Haines | Jan 14, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON – A workers’ rights group Wednesday filed a complaint with the Department of Labor challenging low pay of food court workers at Washington’s Union Station, then the workers and activists joined together for a protest at the famed railway station to push for...

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