Nationale Sicherheit

A report warns that the United States will face a “critical shortage” of China expertise within a decade, threatening policymakers' ability to manage Washington’s most consequential strategic relationship. As China experts retire and the number of Americans studying in China sharply declines, the talent gap poses a “national security and an economic competitiveness” problem.

20. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Allied Pilots Association has urged Congress to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and pay TSA workers, warning of risks to aviation security. The statement highlights rising TSA officer absences and long security lines nationwide. Industry leaders echo concerns over unpaid staff and homeland safety.

US-Senatoren Elizabeth Warren und Richard Blumenthal haben die Trump-Administration dafür kritisiert, keine nationale Sicherheitsprüfung des vorgeschlagenen 111-Milliarden-Dollar-Übernahmekaufs von Warner Bros. Discovery durch Paramount Skydance einzuleiten. Der Deal wird von Milliarden aus mittelöstlichen Sovereign-Wealth-Fonds unterstützt, was Bedenken hinsichtlich ausländischen Einflusses auf die amerikanische Medienlandschaft aufwirft. Die Senatoren drängten das Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, potenzielle Risiken zu prüfen.

6. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Chinese embassy in Manila has denied allegations that it is using Filipinos for espionage operations in the Philippines, which the National Security Council said led to the arrest of at least three Filipinos. The Chinese spokesman described the accusations as lies and fabrications. Philippine agencies have stated that they uncovered these operations and ensured they were terminated.

Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal dismissed appeals by 12 opposition activists on Monday, who sought to overturn their convictions or reduce sentences in the city’s largest national security trial to date. The court also upheld the acquittal of one of the 47 defendants, barrister Lawrence Lau, in the high-profile conspiracy to subvert state power case. The ruling came amid tight security at the West Kowloon Court.

22. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is proposing to consider a foreign agent registration system similar to those in the United States and Britain. This will be included in recommendations from the party's intelligence strategy headquarters, to be submitted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who aims to strengthen the country's intelligence activities.