Guy Taylor
Articles by Guy Taylor
Poland embraces neighborly role in war against Russia; small airport grows into logistics hub
Rows of U.S. surface-to-air missiles line the damp earth along the road leading to the regional airport -- a stark reminder of just how sensitive and strategic this once quiet corner of NATO's eastern flank has become to the multinational scramble to help Ukraine turn back Russian invaders. Published September 8, 2023
Russian ‘hybrid’ war threatens NATO’s eastern flank, Poles warn
Russia is expanding its use of "hybrid warfare" -- including cyberattacks, border disruptions and disinformation campaigns -- in a bid to destabilize NATO's eastern flank, the Polish government's top national security official warned on Tuesday. Published August 29, 2023
Poland, Baltic states want Wagner Group mercenary fighters out of Belarus
Poland and other front-line NATO nations bordering Belarus called on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday to "immediately expel" thousands of Russian Wagner Group fighters from his country, amid mounting concern that the mercenaries are seeking to trigger border violence aimed at destabilizing NATO's eastern flank. Published August 28, 2023
Ukrainian pilots getting first training on long-awaited F-16s
Ukrainian pilots have begun training on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets in a development that could shift the balance of Kyiv's counteroffensive against Russian invaders after 18 months of war. Published August 20, 2023
Port call: China’s navy scouting range of sites for future overseas bases
China has fully militarized at least three islands it built in the disputed South China Sea and is now looking around the world to establish a network of naval bases to bolster its ability to project power and match the global reach of the U.S. Navy. Published August 15, 2023
Taiwan VP vows to stand firm amid pressure from China
Taiwanese Vice President William Lai struck a defiant tone toward China during a visit to the United States on Monday, vowing that the U.S.-backed island democracy won't back down in the face of threats from Beijing. Published August 14, 2023
NSA chief says China biggest challenge facing U.S. on intel and cyber fronts
The U.S. intelligence community's top cyberwarrior says China's drive to outstrip American dominance across cyber, global espionage and other international security realms is the most comprehensive and serious challenge facing the United States, and will be for decades. Published August 10, 2023
‘Game of drones’: Russia-Ukraine battle transforms into drone warfare as both sides amass new tech
The Russia-Ukraine war has become increasingly shaped by drone warfare, with both sides deploying more unmanned craft and anti-drone platforms using technology sourced from various nations, including the United States, China, Turkey, Israel and Iran. Published August 9, 2023
U.S. sanctions against Belarus, calls Putin ally Lukashenko ‘fraudulent’ leader
The Biden administration leveled economic sanctions against a slate of individuals and entities tied to the government of Belarus on Wednesday, timing the move to mark the anniversary of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko "fraudulent" re-election three years ago. Published August 9, 2023
Large explosion rocks factory, creates mushroom-like cloud near Moscow; dozens injured
A large explosion at a factory in a city near Moscow sent a massive mushroom-shaped plume of smoke into the sky Wednesday, according to initial reports that said the blast blew out the windows of several nearby houses. Published August 9, 2023
China blames U.S. for ‘hype’ over territorial dispute with the Philippines
China says the United States is trying to "hype up" territorial disputes in the South China Sea amid rising tension stemming from Beijing's effort to block the Philippines from accessing a key shoal controlled by Manila. Published August 9, 2023
Saudis host peace summit on Ukraine, with Kremlin not on the invite list
Saudi Arabia is hosting an unusual gathering of top security officials from some 30 nations, including the United States, for a Ukraine-led summit this weekend to discuss potential pathways toward negotiations to end Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory. Published August 3, 2023
Lockheed, rivals receiving billions to replenish U.S. arms stockpiles drained by Ukraine war
The Pentagon has committed nearly $2.3 billion to defense contracting giant Lockheed Martin Corp. in its drive to restock weapons stockpiles that have been depleted by U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine over the past year. Published August 3, 2023
Xi Jinping wants to ‘hollow out Taiwan from within,’ ex-CIA official warns
China's ruling Communist Party is preparing for war over Taiwan, but President Xi Jinping would much rather take control of the U.S.-backed island democracy without a military clash. Published August 3, 2023
Latest shakeup removes top officers from China’s nuclear weapons agency
China's ruling Communist Party has appointed new leaders for the defense body that controls the country's fast-growing nuclear arsenal, in the biggest shake-up of Beijing's military leadership in years. Published August 1, 2023
Video games pushing glory to Russia amid war with Ukraine
Russian propaganda denigrating Ukraine is spreading through internationally popular online video games such as "Minecraft," owned by U.S. tech giant Microsoft. Published August 1, 2023
South Sea scramble: Blinken, Austin lead challenge to China’s Pacific Islands clout
The Biden administration's push to counter China will reach new heights over the coming days as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visit island nations in the South Pacific to pursue new military and diplomatic outposts in the hotly contested region. Published July 25, 2023
Iran says it won’t accept new Swedish ambassador amid outrage over Koran desecration in Stockholm
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday moved toward severing diplomatic ties with Sweden in an expression of outrage that Stockholm has allowed an Iraqi activist to hold demonstrations in which he desecrated the Koran. Published July 23, 2023
Putin claims Ukraine offensive has ‘failed’ as advances to force Russian invaders out incremental
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Sunday that the Ukrainian military's counteroffensive against Russia "exists," but claimed that the operation has "failed." Published July 23, 2023
Israel’s president promotes unity with U.S. against Iran as Netanyahu’s government draws criticism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog drew cheers from a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday by stressing the U.S. and Israel must remain united on preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon -- regardless of current tensions between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Published July 19, 2023