October 4, 2021
The Global Times, a de facto speaker for the Chinese government, has stated in no uncertain terms that it is “time to warn Taiwan secessionists and their fomenters: war is real.”
China Sent 56 Warplanes Toward Taiwan
October 4, 2021
China sent 56 warplanes toward Taiwan, so far the largest show of force.
U.S. Withdraws from INF
August 2, 2019
Less than one year after President Donald Trump informally announced that the United States would withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the State Department announced on Aug. 2 that the move was officially complete.
Russia Withdraws from Open Skies Treaty
June 7, 2021
Following U.S. withdrawal from this treaty last month, Russia has now followed followed suit.
U.S. Confirms Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
May 27, 2021
The U.S. formally confirmed it is withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty.
China Timeline
October 1, 2019. China deploys new missiles to counter U.S.
April 2020. China launches the digital yuan in four cities: Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu and the Xiongan zone near Beijing.
Intensifying Arms Race
09/21/2021
Here’s a synopsis of the arms race in SE Asia.
Iran Timeline
December 7, 2020 – Iranian nuclear scientist is murdered.
September 17, 2021 – Iran becomes a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
U.S. Timeline
Sept. 6, 2020 – U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper calls for a 355 ship navy.
August 30, 2021 – U.S. pulls out of Afghanistan.