National Defense Strategy Shift - The Pentagon is proposing a shift to prioritize protecting the homeland and Western Hemisphere over countering adversaries like China and Russia [2] - This shift marks a major departure from the previous administration's focus on deterring China [1][6] - The proposed strategy places domestic and regional missions above countering adversaries [2] - The shift is already occurring with the activation of National Guard troops and deployment of warships [4] Implications and Reactions - The move would likely inflame China hawks who view China's leadership as a danger to U S security [3] - The shift could question the old, trusted U S promises to allies [4] Military Actions - A U S military strike allegedly killed 11 suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in international waters [5] - The Pentagon has established a militarized zone across the southern border with Mexico allowing troops to detain civilians [5]

Geopolitical Landscape - China is conducting a large-scale infrastructure build-out along its eastern coast [1] - The infrastructure includes air and naval sites [1] - This build-out demonstrates China's growing readiness for a potential conflict over Taiwan [1]

Geopolitical Strategy - Norway chose the UK as the supplier for its new navy frigates [1] - The decision is aimed at deterring Russian submarines in the High North [1] Defense Industry - The selection of the UK as a supplier highlights potential opportunities for UK defense companies [1]

How Taiwan is preparing for Chinese attack with acting, fake blood and fake missile attacks https://t.co/qsFlOdGjrL ...

Exclusive: North Korea has a covert military base that could potentially store intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland, a new report says https://t.co/ng02ezuW98 ...

Geopolitical Risk - A new report indicates North Korea possesses a covert military base potentially housing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U S mainland [1]

Geopolitical Focus - Pentagon's top strategists are currently prioritizing Asia despite ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East [1] Strategic Objectives - The report explores the underlying objectives driving the Pentagon's increased focus on Asia [1]

America’s air force, which says it just needs “places, not bases”, is concentrating on dispersal and improved air-defence systems for the likes of Guam. But the more it scatters, the more places it must defend https://t.co/mNwzo9XwDK ...

Geopolitical Focus - The Pentagon's top strategists are currently prioritizing Asia, despite ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East [1] Strategic Interests - The report explores the specific objectives and interests driving the Pentagon's focus on Asia [1]

Because of China’s reach, America’s air force can no longer mass its planes in big bases close to the action, as it has done in recent decades. It must plan to survive and fight throughout the deep Chinese “kill zone” https://t.co/KeiY4sbpo9 ...