Dan Beck 白东明
@dangbeck.bsky.social
Defense Practitioner | NatSec, 中国, Indo-Pacific, History | U of Michigan, Naval Postgraduate School, School of Advanced Military Studies | Tired Father
Views are my own | Repost ≠ endorsement
Views are my own | Repost ≠ endorsement
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Today is a good day — any day is a good day — to read and share this February resignation letter from SDNY prosecutor Hagan Scotten to Emil Bove.
It’s the type of thing you show your kids as an example of how to be.
It’s the type of thing you show your kids as an example of how to be.
July 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today is a good day — any day is a good day — to read and share this February resignation letter from SDNY prosecutor Hagan Scotten to Emil Bove.
It’s the type of thing you show your kids as an example of how to be.
It’s the type of thing you show your kids as an example of how to be.
Meanwhile, in Malaysia…
Thousands rally in Malaysia to call for PM Anwar's resignation
Thousands of people rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as public discontent grows over rising living costs and allegations of failing to deliver promised reforms.
www.reuters.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Meanwhile, in Malaysia…
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Once upon a time the U.S. government needed rocket scientists for its supply of Nazis
Very cool that the Trump admin is pushing the actual rocket scientists out of government spacepolicyonline.com/news/one-fif...
July 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Once upon a time the U.S. government needed rocket scientists for its supply of Nazis
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Dems should strongly consider impeaching RFK Jr if they take back the House — and maybe should campaign on a pledge to do so
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is a direct threat to public health.
"Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to remove all the members of an advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover."
"Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to remove all the members of an advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover."
Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs
The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.
www.wsj.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Dems should strongly consider impeaching RFK Jr if they take back the House — and maybe should campaign on a pledge to do so
US-UK interoperability is good, but the US, UK, Australia, ROK and Japan naval cooperation is better. We must continue to celebrate these accomplishments and preserve the military’s ability to be beyond politics.
U.S. Marine F-35s Operating on U.K. Carrier HMS Prince of Wales - USNI News
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighters will join Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09) on its Pacific deployment, according to the Royal Navy. One F-35B from Marine Fighter Atta...
news.usni.org
July 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
US-UK interoperability is good, but the US, UK, Australia, ROK and Japan naval cooperation is better. We must continue to celebrate these accomplishments and preserve the military’s ability to be beyond politics.
This is meaningful a good example of how military cooperation can be the glue that helps alliances and partnerships continue to develop despite political currents.
Navy Inks New Logistics Deal with Japan, Australia - USNI News
A new contested logistics deal could make it easier for the U.S. Navy to resupply and rearm warships should a conflict break out in the Pacific. The new logistics blueprint – signed earlier this month...
news.usni.org
July 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
This is meaningful a good example of how military cooperation can be the glue that helps alliances and partnerships continue to develop despite political currents.
New video with Secretary Hegseth and Stuart Scheller, although briefs well, seems like more from a DoD leadership focused on sustaining the culture wars rather than getting serious about advancing the foundations of our defense
Marine Officer Who Faced Charges for Criticizing Military Leaders Now Leads Promotion Review | Military.com
www.military.com
July 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
New video with Secretary Hegseth and Stuart Scheller, although briefs well, seems like more from a DoD leadership focused on sustaining the culture wars rather than getting serious about advancing the foundations of our defense
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The Epstein situation might be the first thing to undermine Trump seriously if more things get unearthed, and it looks like the White House is doing everything to cover it up and move along. It feels qualitatively different than anything else that's come his way. Who knows.
July 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Epstein situation might be the first thing to undermine Trump seriously if more things get unearthed, and it looks like the White House is doing everything to cover it up and move along. It feels qualitatively different than anything else that's come his way. Who knows.
The increasing popularity of the “Japan First” Sanseito Party, and many others, may not bode well for pursuing regional reconciliation central to coalescing against China and may increase the volatility of Japanese domestic politics…I don’t see this as a good thing for our security objectives.
Japan election: PM vows to stay on despite bruising election loss
The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
www.bbc.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The increasing popularity of the “Japan First” Sanseito Party, and many others, may not bode well for pursuing regional reconciliation central to coalescing against China and may increase the volatility of Japanese domestic politics…I don’t see this as a good thing for our security objectives.
Trump is “undermining U.S. long-term strategic interests by potentially reshaping Europe’s relationship with China….A better approach would help empower Europe as it negotiates with China in ways that benefit broader long-term U.S. interests.”
Couldn’t agree more…that is what real leaders do.
Couldn’t agree more…that is what real leaders do.
Will the United States Push Europe Toward China?
Pressuring Europe with tariffs at such a critical time in EU-China relations could inadvertently lead to furthering China’s strategic advantage relative to Europe and undermine long-term U.S. interest...
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July 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Trump is “undermining U.S. long-term strategic interests by potentially reshaping Europe’s relationship with China….A better approach would help empower Europe as it negotiates with China in ways that benefit broader long-term U.S. interests.”
Couldn’t agree more…that is what real leaders do.
Couldn’t agree more…that is what real leaders do.
Senior staffer Fulcher latest to depart Pentagon. Although anecdotal, a lot of indications and rumor about a poor climate and ineffective leadership from the top of the DOD.
thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com
July 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Senior staffer Fulcher latest to depart Pentagon. Although anecdotal, a lot of indications and rumor about a poor climate and ineffective leadership from the top of the DOD.
thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com/policy/defen...
Hmmm, purely coincidence that this story dropped right now…
Obama admin 'manufactured' intelligence to create 2016 Russian election interference narrative, documents show
Obama admin officials “manufactured and politicized intelligence" to create the narrative that Russia was attempting to influence the 2016 election, despite information stating otherwise, according to...
www.foxnews.com
July 19, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Hmmm, purely coincidence that this story dropped right now…
Yes, more of this…while countering the DPRK is an easy mechanism for coordinating amongst the three initially, we need to push the ROK to more actively assert a role in “other regional security threats” alongside the US and Japan.
(3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm 'strong' N.K. deterrence in high-level diplomatic talks | Yonhap News Agency
(ATTN: ADDS State Department's readout in paras 20-23; RECASTS dateline)By Kim Seung-...
m-en.yna.co.kr
July 19, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Yes, more of this…while countering the DPRK is an easy mechanism for coordinating amongst the three initially, we need to push the ROK to more actively assert a role in “other regional security threats” alongside the US and Japan.
China likely to allow import of Japanese seafood after 2 years of it being halted…is Beijing slowly extending the olive branch while Washington-Tokyo relations grow increasingly strained?
www3.nhk.or.jp
July 19, 2025 at 5:23 AM
China likely to allow import of Japanese seafood after 2 years of it being halted…is Beijing slowly extending the olive branch while Washington-Tokyo relations grow increasingly strained?
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Maurene Comey's goodbye note to SDNY colleagues:
July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Maurene Comey's goodbye note to SDNY colleagues:
Trump approval rating down to 41%, according to an Economist/YouGive poll.
thehill.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Trump approval rating down to 41%, according to an Economist/YouGive poll.
“Six months into the second Trump administration, the United States and Europe finally seem on the same page with respect to helping Ukraine resist Russian aggression.”…it is great that we have gotten here, but why did it have to take this long and at such cost to US credibility in the long term?
Will Trump’s pivot on Putin change the war?
Our experts unpack the US president’s turn toward providing military aid for Ukraine and applying economic pressure on Russia.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
July 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM
“Six months into the second Trump administration, the United States and Europe finally seem on the same page with respect to helping Ukraine resist Russian aggression.”…it is great that we have gotten here, but why did it have to take this long and at such cost to US credibility in the long term?
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Since April 4, #SCOTUS has issued 15 rulings on 17 emergency applications filed by Trump (three birthright citizenship apps were consolidated).
It has granted relief to Trump ... in all 15 rulings.
It has written majority opinions in only 3.
Today's order is the 7th with no explanation *at all.*
It has granted relief to Trump ... in all 15 rulings.
It has written majority opinions in only 3.
Today's order is the 7th with no explanation *at all.*
Here we go again: Over an acerbic dissenting opinion by Justice Sotomayor (joined in full by Justices Kagan and Jackson), #SCOTUS, with no explanation, grants a stay in the Department of Education RIFs case—effectively clearing the way for the Trump administration to dismantle much of the agency:
www.supremecourt.gov
July 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Since April 4, #SCOTUS has issued 15 rulings on 17 emergency applications filed by Trump (three birthright citizenship apps were consolidated).
It has granted relief to Trump ... in all 15 rulings.
It has written majority opinions in only 3.
Today's order is the 7th with no explanation *at all.*
It has granted relief to Trump ... in all 15 rulings.
It has written majority opinions in only 3.
Today's order is the 7th with no explanation *at all.*
Reposted by Dan Beck 白东明
Reposted by Dan Beck 白东明
Here we go again: Over an acerbic dissenting opinion by Justice Sotomayor (joined in full by Justices Kagan and Jackson), #SCOTUS, with no explanation, grants a stay in the Department of Education RIFs case—effectively clearing the way for the Trump administration to dismantle much of the agency:
www.supremecourt.gov
July 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Here we go again: Over an acerbic dissenting opinion by Justice Sotomayor (joined in full by Justices Kagan and Jackson), #SCOTUS, with no explanation, grants a stay in the Department of Education RIFs case—effectively clearing the way for the Trump administration to dismantle much of the agency:
Finally, some good news…
Viktor Orban's playbook is admired abroad but weakening at home
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.
www.bbc.com
July 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Finally, some good news…
DPRK is making the most out of the Ukraine War, getting prestige, technology, and real combat experience.
Kim Jong Un reaffirms support for Russia's war in Ukraine
The North Korean leader pledges backing for Moscow, during talks with Russia's foreign minister.
www.bbc.com
July 13, 2025 at 6:44 AM
DPRK is making the most out of the Ukraine War, getting prestige, technology, and real combat experience.
Good that we are getting back to supporting Ukraine…but, kind of makes the antics of the President’s first couple months regarding Zelenskyy and Ukraine even more unnecessary.
Ukraine to receive US Patriot air defence systems, says Trump
The US president says he will sell weapons to Nato, which would then give them to Ukraine.
www.bbc.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Good that we are getting back to supporting Ukraine…but, kind of makes the antics of the President’s first couple months regarding Zelenskyy and Ukraine even more unnecessary.
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I actuallly think this is a good idea, but not as a settlement
Done well, having a center on campus that trains future conservative leaders in ethical & rigorous evidence-based policy, and creates more options for Republican voters would be good
Not saying it would be easy. But would be good
Done well, having a center on campus that trains future conservative leaders in ethical & rigorous evidence-based policy, and creates more options for Republican voters would be good
Not saying it would be easy. But would be good
Exclusive: Harvard leaders have discussed creating a center for conservative scholarship as the school fights the Trump administration’s accusations that it is too liberal.
Harvard Explores New Center for Conservative Scholarship Amid Trump Attacks
The Ivy League school has discussed an effort to ‘support viewpoint diversity’ with potential donors. Harvard says the initiative ‘will not be partisan.’
on.wsj.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I actuallly think this is a good idea, but not as a settlement
Done well, having a center on campus that trains future conservative leaders in ethical & rigorous evidence-based policy, and creates more options for Republican voters would be good
Not saying it would be easy. But would be good
Done well, having a center on campus that trains future conservative leaders in ethical & rigorous evidence-based policy, and creates more options for Republican voters would be good
Not saying it would be easy. But would be good