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Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

China’s Influence on American Politics

China’s Influence on American Politics   The extraordinary influence China wields over American politicians is already dangerous, and growing more prevalent. It has been reported that Huawei has hired key Clinton aide Tony Podesta, currently a major Democrat lobbyist, for “consulting work.” […]

by · September 3, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

China’s Cyber War

China’s Cyber War The U.S., along with the European Union, the United Kingdom, and NATO have banded together to expose and condemn China’s malicious cyber activities. The information is not completely new. In 2020, CPO Magazine reported that Beijing’s  computer attack teams […]

by · August 27, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

China’s Growing Nuclear Threat

China’s Growing Nuclear Threat The Arms Control Association  reports that “the U.S. intelligence community describe[s] how China is pursuing ‘the most rapid expansion and platform diversification of its nuclear arsenal in its history’ and is intending to ‘at least double the size […]

by · August 26, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Afghanistan’s Fall: The Wider Danger

Afghanistan’s Fall: The Wider Danger   More than just Afghanistan has been endangered by Biden’s feckless retreat. While America was planning to withdraw soon from Afghanistan, it could have been done, as the Trump Administration had proposed, in an orderly […]

by · August 17, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

The Dangers the Media Ignores

The Dangers the Media Ignores   It is increasingly clear that the United States faces unprecedented threats from abroad. It is also evident that the threats are becoming coordinated. In April, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov warned President Joe Biden against assisting […]

by · August 11, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

U.S. Faces Massive New Threats

U.S. Faces Massive New Threats   Two vital studies, one to update America’s National Defense Strategy and the other to review the nation’s nuclear defenses, will soon be completed. The two analyses come at a time when the U.S. faces […]

by · July 27, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Media, Left Ignore Danger

Media, Left Ignore Danger   The media has failed to dwell on the reality that America and its’ friends and allies are imperiled as never before. Russia has attacked a key pipeline (don’t believe the criminal organization story; nothing happens […]

by · July 9, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Military Begins Using Private Rockets

Military Begins Using Private Rockets   America’s Space Development Agency (SDA), charged with building the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA), has, for the first time, put satellites into orbit aboard a private company’s rocket. SpaceX’s Transporter 2 commercial rocket has been […]

by · June 30, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Adequate Missile Defense: An Idea Too Long Delayed

Adequate Missile Defense: An Idea Too Long Delayed   With nations such as North Korea, Iran, Russia and China all maturing their missile technology, the Defense Department plans to launch a review of its own missile defense policies, strategies and […]

by · June 28, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

China’s Nuclear Threat

Serious alarm bells are being rung as China accelerates its massive arms buildup. Beijing has acted aggressively towards most of its neighbors (except Russia, North Korea, and Pakistan) with its vast conventional forces, including the world’s largest navy. But it […]

by · June 19, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Biden’s Defense Cuts

Biden’s Defense Cuts The Biden Administration has submitted its defense budget for the coming fiscal year. It provides a 1.6% increase. Since the current rate of inflation is 4.2%, it is, in real terms, a decrease of 2.6%.  It totals $715 […]

by · June 11, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Space Threats

Space Threats   The Defense Department is concerned that the danger of aggression from enemy nations in earth orbit could prove harmful to the United States. Both the civilian economy and national security depend on orbital assets. Speaking at a […]

by · May 27, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Special Forces Shift Target

Special Forces Shift Target   U.S. special forces have protected America and entranced observers of military affairs for decades. Their exploits have fascinated the public in books, movies, and television series. The target of these extraordinary warriors has generally been […]

by · May 24, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

The Pentagon’s Budget Challenge

Speaking remotely at the Aspen Security Forum, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks revealed sobering realities regarding China. “Beijing has the economic, military and technological capability to challenge the international system and America’s interests within it. This is happening all along […]

by · May 17, 2021 · Bulletin Board
Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., J.D.

Irrational Border Policy

Despite denials, it is evident that the U.S. southern border is, essentially, open. Immediately after taking office, the new White House ceased construction of the border wall. No explanation of what actions would be taken to protect the border and […]

by · May 10, 2021 · Bulletin Board