Trump, like past presidents, balks at putting boots on the ground. By Lawrence Solomon, published by Visegrad24 For the original version of this commentary, see the publisher’s website here. The Iranian regime has good reason to string out peace negotiations with the United States. Despite U.S. rhetoric of “peace through strength” and bluster that time […]
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While western elites wring their hands, the Jewish state is quietly forging alliances through hard power, shared threats and raw mutual self-interest. By Lawrence Solomon, published by the National Post For the original version of this commentary, see the publisher’s website here. While much of the western media continues to paint Israel as a pariah […]
Why Canada has become a prime target for Beijing’s sophisticated influence operations. By Lisa Peryman for Probe International “What is the United Front? It’s basically a way in which the party tries to control and mobilize the people that are outside of it. So, it’s fundamental to domestic governance. It’s fundamental to trying to mobilize […]
By Patricia Adams and Lawrence Solomon, published by The Epoch Times For the original version of this commentary, see the publisher’s website here. In a striking defiance of Beijing’s evacuation orders amid escalating conflict, thousands of Chinese migrant workers in Israel are choosing to stay, drawn by better pay and working conditions that starkly contrast […]
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The dirty bomb myth
By Lawrence Solomon, published by The Epoch Times Bombs are scary. Bombs laced with radioactive materials—so called “dirty bombs”—seem even scarier. But the fear is misplaced. Exaggerated dread of dirty bombs and low-level radiation in general only magnifies terrorists’ power to sow panic while needlessly constraining U.S. military and homeland-security options. Summary The fear of […]
China’s regulations look good on paper but the absence of an independent judiciary means the rules are sometimes applied inconsistently. By Patricia Adams, Special to the Financial Post In January, Canada’s Food Inspection Agency and China’s customs authority signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance co-operation on food safety and animal and plant health. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed it as part of a bilateral […]
By Lisa Peryman for Probe International China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, which encompass roughly 90% of the strategic waterway via the so-called nine-dash line, rest on a surprisingly modern and error-prone foundation rather than ancient, unbroken sovereignty, according to seasoned analyst and author Bill Hayton. In a recent lecture examining the modern origins of these “historic” […]
Can an advanced technology that thrives on open debate and interdisciplinary collaboration rise to its highest potential within an authoritarian structure? By Probe International China faces a paradox in the escalating AI race with the United States: while computational power, data centers, and chips matter, the true contest for dominance could hinge on political culture. […]
By Probe International [Based on a report by Olivia Gomm for The Epoch Times] The cancellation of Shen Yun performances in Toronto due to a bomb threat linked to Beijing has raised serious concerns about the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on free expression and cultural events outside of China. Speaking to The Epoch Times, Patricia Adams, executive […]
A striking display during a House of Commons session on EV policy and Chinese imports, involving floor-crossing Liberal MP Michael Ma, has raised fresh concerns about foreign influence in Ottawa. By Probe International March 26: In a heated House of Commons committee session examining EV policy and Chinese imports, newly minted Liberal MP Michael Ma—a recent […]