That’s a wrap! After 5 exciting yrs, I’m signing off as 🇬🇧 1st His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to APAC. It’s been an incredible experience, working with colleagues across the region to produce so many 1sts. Good luck to my successor Martin Kent & follow him Martin Kent.

Two books to read/listen to in tandem: “World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century” by Dmitri Alperovitch w/ Garrett M. Graff amazon.com/World-Brink-Am… and “Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China's Superpower Future” from Chun Han Wong 王春翰

This hour: Bret Baier Tom Cotton and Dmitri Alperovitch, whose new book “World On The Brink” is a terrific read: amazon.com/World-Brink-Am…

At #ASPENCYBER: FBI Director Chris Wray said the full capabilities of the FBI are focused on the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump, including its national security sections.

More than I can count. Always wondered why it’s not free monitoring for life. Do the criminals delete my data when the free monitoring period expires?

Bill LaPlante says that the US is now producing 50,000 155mm artillery rounds per month and will be able to produce 100,000 rounds per month next year. youtube.com/watch?v=breDnQ…

So amazing to have #WorldOnTheBrink being recognized as one of the best books of the year by Roll Call due to 2 influential Capitol Hill Insiders selecting it as their favorite read of 2024 (including Senator Todd Young)! rollcall.com/2024/12/05/cap…

The executive order that serves as the basis for the probe gives the US sweeping power to ban information and communications technology firms linked to foreign adversaries from operating in the US if they’re found to pose an “unacceptable risk” to national security

The “Export Control Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion” rule being announced this morning has potential to be a game changer for cementing US leadership in AI and keeping China behind this critical for decades But its success is not a guarantee 🧵

Mel Gibson’s response to being named one of President Trump’s special ambassadors to Hollywood (Gibson’s house burned down in the LA fires)

Any company that hosts, distributes, services, or otherwise facilitates communist-controlled TikTok could face hundreds of billions of dollars of ruinous liability under the law, not just from DOJ, but also under securities law, shareholder lawsuits, and state AGs. Think about

FL Ep. 405: Morgan Viña+Lester Munson+Marc Raimondi+Amy K Mitchell on #Trump's revocation of #securityclearances & protective details for former officials & Nat Sec Advisor #Waltz's reorganization of the #NSC. Watch: youtu.be/o90JiQRd-jg Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2jR8kK…

An Early, Easy, and Essential Win for Trump on Defense Acquisitions Is Within Reach War on the Rocks warontherocks.com/2025/01/an-ear…

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We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion.

I’m glad that American firms are moving away from Chinese influence. Welcome news to reduce Communist Chinese influence at the Panama Canal and Latin America. Another achievement for the Trump administration. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the work of the National Security Institute, NSI is proud to announce the following promotions of NSI Visiting Fellows to NSI Fellows: Kaitlyn Garman – Senior Vice President, Beacon Global Strategies David Gauthier – Chief

Many thanks to NSI for the elevation to fellow. Fantastic group of national security professionals that I am proud to be associated with.

Check out our amazing discussion. Watch here: youtube.com/live/e3piGt8AX… Keynote: Congressman Jim Himes Jim Himes 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (D-CT, 4). Panelists: Edward Amoroso Edward Amoroso; Kelli Andrews; Jamil Jaffer Jamil N. Jaffer; Rich Mason. Moderator: Paul Saunders Paul Saunders