Trading Tariffs

Measures and Countermeasures; Why setting global standards is important for state power; The global consequences of Xi Jinping’s drive for economic self-sufficiency; Trade war hits the tech sector; The China-related Implication of US cutbacks in Intelligence and Counterintelligence.


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The end of nonproliferation?

Glenn Chafetz, director of 2430 Group, and Zachary Davis, author and former intelligence analyst, warn in this Defense One that the Trump administration's shift towards unilateral foreign policy is undermining nuclear nonproliferation, prompting more countries to pursue nuclear weapons. This will increase global instability and conflict, offering no clear benefits for U.S. security.

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Russia and China are part of the same problem for the United States

According to 2430 Group’s director, Glenn Chafetz, Members of the US Congress who oppose further military aid for Ukraine often seek to justify their position by claiming that China rather than Russia presents a greater danger to the United States. They argue that the rise of China means it is in American interests to accommodate Russia, while it should be up to Europe to shoulder the burden of Ukrainian security.

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The UnderSimplified Podcast

From Aaron Brown, 2430 Group Associate founder​

Aaron uses his career in the CIA, as an Army Ranger, and deputy sheriff, and now as an entrepreneur and technologist, to engage deep thinkers and experts across pivotal issues of our time. Using this platform, Aaron challenges these guests to join him in raising the quality of our collective conversation.  And, if we are lucky, maybe we’ll find an easier path to travel together.

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