Global Security Overview
What I'm watching around the world this week
This is a weekly update on what I’m watching around the world that I intend to provide regularly. It doesn’t cover everything, but these are possible flashpoints I see and an update on current conflicts. I welcome your questions in the comments and in the Notes feature on Substack. I will do my best to answer your questions in a video I will post this weekend which will be available to paid subscribers. I’m still trying to determine the best battle rhythm for this space and I welcome your help and feedback for that.
South China Sea:
The South China Sea remains a major geopolitical hotspot. China's aggressive territorial claims in the region have led to provocative actions against the Philippines' fishermen, coast guard, and navy. With China’s claims extending into the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, tensions have been on the rise. China aims to establish an exclusive operational zone in both the South and East China Seas, yet the U.S. has signaled that it …
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