Author: James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

The Attempted Assassination of Trump: What Man Intended for Bad, Turned to Good

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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July 22, 2024

The attempted assassination and Trump’s words are a reminder of age-old wisdom that while some may intend harm, providence intended it for good to accomplish greater things.

The PRC Is a Greater Threat than Russia, Time for NATO to Act Like It

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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July 15, 2024

Those Europeans in NATO who are reluctant to address the PRC threat need to learn that what happens out of area does not stay out of area.

Biden’s Dénouement Hurts U.S. Standing

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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July 7, 2024

The world witnessed the coverup of a president that is in sharp decline and our enemies are not going to wait for a new president to be selected before continuing the pursuit of their strategic goals.

America’s Achilles’ Heel: Threat Deflation

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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June 30, 2024

The fundamental problem of threat deflation must be addressed as a top priority for the U.S. national security community and their responsibility to the American people.

Why the U.S. Should Seek Regime Change in the PRC

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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June 23, 2024

The CCP is an abhorrent and malignant force and has only accelerated under the totalitarian misrule of Communist dictator Xi Jinping.

The Great and Multiple Sins of the IC Were on Display at Hunter’s Trial

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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June 14, 2024

The U.S. is not prepared to address the strategic realities of the 21st century, including existential threats, because, broadly speaking, the IC has and continues to fail.

Admiral Dong’s Coming Out Party

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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June 9, 2024

We know the trends of the past 25 years, we know the capabilities of the PLA and CCG, and we know the PRC’s intentions for the future. To not act in our own self-defense is a dereliction of duty.

The Foreign Policy of Trump’s Second Term – America First Means A Stable World

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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June 2, 2024

The second Trump administration will have to sound the ship and repair the damage that the Biden administration did to U.S. alliances and national security interests.

The Obama-Biden’s Revolution: 2024 Is America’s Last Chance

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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May 23, 2024

The American presidential election of 2024 will be the most important since 1860 and could witness America’s end and a descent into tyranny from which there will be no return.

Election 2024: A Political Renaissance for America or the Path to Totalitarianism

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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May 18, 2024

To ensure the continuation of the American Republic will require not only support for President Trump but also extraordinary vigilance by the American people through the election and its aftermath.

U.S. Defense Spending: The Value of Spending Rather Than Its Amount

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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May 11, 2024

In real terms, the PRC is producing much more military might than the U.S., regardless of what Washington spends.

Biden’s Political Persecution of Trump Damages the U.S. and Aids the PRC

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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May 4, 2024

American politics is on a dangerous slippery slope.

The Philippines Is a Great Ally, and the U.S. Needs to Recognize It

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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April 28, 2024

Far greater U.S. involvement is necessary to stand with its Filipino ally. The U.S. response has been far from ideal and has failed to reassure Manilla, one of America’s oldest allies.

The U.S.’s Strategic Realities Require A New Alliance—The Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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April 20, 2024

Today, given the threat of the PRC, the U.S. needs a NATO in the Indo-Pacific that would provide strength and credible deterrence, as did NATO in the Cold War.

Victory over the PRC: Why Engagement Makes War with Beijing More Likely

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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April 14, 2024

Terminating the dominance of the Engagement School is necessary to yield the end of the CCP without war, as was accomplished by the Reagan Administration against the Soviet Union.

The U.S. Must End Engagement (and Biden’s Neo-Engagement) With the PRC Now

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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April 7, 2024

The Biden administration’s neo-Engagement is the exact opposite of what Americans must do. Ending trade, investment, and all forms of cooperation with the PRC is what is needed.

How to Address the CCP Threat: Engagement, Defeatism, or Victory

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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April 1, 2024

Engagement and defeatism will lead to the CCP defining this century for the world. Pursuing victory will end the CCP’s tyranny for the betterment of U.S. national security and of mankind.

Great Challenges Are Ubiquitous but Americans Can Best Them

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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March 24, 2024

Throughout history, Americans have had a belief and confidence in their country that can be harnessed again to reverse destructive policies that have placed the U.S. on the road to authoritarian rule.

Generational Differences Affect Americans Understanding of the PRC Threat

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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March 16, 2024

It is time for a renaissance in American strategic thought, and that begins by acknowledging and combating the scourge of communism, be it in the PRC or in America.

The PRC’s Bid for Strategic Superiority

By James E. Fanell and Bradley A. Thayer

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March 10, 2024

China's rapid military expansion indicates that the PRC is intent on global military domination and is targeting the U.S. because it is the last barrier to its dominance.