Author Archive for Jeffrey Neal Johnson

How a Government Shutdown Could Weaken National Defense

Posted by Jeffrey Neal Johnson on Sep 30th, 2023

As the clock ticks down to October 1, the United States faces the looming threat of a government shutdown. While political gridlock and funding disputes may seem like a distant concern to the average citizen, the potential consequences... More »

China’s Military Purge – Who’s Next in Line?

Posted by Jeffrey Neal Johnson on Sep 27th, 2023

In a recent commentary published by China’s state-run PLA Daily, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has issued a stark warning to its military personnel, urging them to exercise caution in their social interactions and... More »

Biden Announces New Military Aid and Air Defense for Ukraine

Posted by Jeffrey Neal Johnson on Sep 25th, 2023

On September 21, 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to supporting its ally amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The package,... More »

The Uncertain Fate of China’s Defense Minister

Posted by Jeffrey Neal Johnson on Sep 20th, 2023

Over the summer, a single handshake between Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin and sanctioned Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu signaled the strained relations between the United States and China. However, Li’s sudden disappearance... More »

Tensions Soar as China Flexes Military Might in the Pacific

Posted by Jeffrey Neal Johnson on Sep 13th, 2023

In a significant display of military force, China has initiated a series of extensive drills in the western Pacific, featuring its Shandong aircraft carrier along with as many as thirty-five warplanes. Analysts have described these... More »

Military’s Hope for Hybrid Planes in Commercial Aviation