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What China is learning from Putin's Ukraine invasion <[link removed]> - Vladimir Putin <[link removed]> could never rest easy without the Russian flag flying over Kyiv. Never doubt for a second that Xi Jinping feels the same way about Taiwan. The president of China certainly hopes, in his lifetime, to see the communist flag flutter above Taipei. So the obvious question is whether the current conflict holds any lessons for China and its cause <[link removed]>. It does – but they might not be the ones Beijing expected. Heritage Expert: James Carafano <[link removed]>
Preventing Russia from expanding Ukraine war <[link removed]> - Since Putin invaded Ukraine, the key strategic, imperative goal for the United State is to prevent a widening of the war to NATO. Naval forces are the clearest statement of diplomatic force and clearest message of intent. If there is any force behind the words of the desire of the United States not to allow this to widen to NATO, naval forces are the quickest response to that. U.S. Navy must play a proactive, defensive role in tamping down Russia’s ambitions. Heritage Expert: Brent Sadler <[link removed]>
Ukraine war: Russia losing information war at home, scrambles to reshape narrative <[link removed]> - Putin certainly looks like he's losing control. In these videos being put out online of his different speeches, his demeanor is different, and his tone is more harsh – his messaging is becoming shriller and shriller. Heritage Expert: Alexis Mrachek <[link removed]>
Answers to 6 Big Questions About Putin’s Nuclear Threats <[link removed]> - After launching an
invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked even more global concerns by putting his nuclear forces on high alert. we have no way to defend against a major Russian nuclear attack. The U.S. missile defense system is designed to defend against limited nuclear attacks from rogue states such as North Korea. Instead, it has been U.S. policy to rely on nuclear deterrence to address the Russian nuclear threat to the homeland. Bottom line: As much as U.S. policymakers might like to wish away nuclear weapons from existence, unfortunately, the enemy gets a vote. Putin’s recent inflammatory rhetoric, nuclear saber-rattling, and military actions in Ukraine are proof of the need for a strong, modern U.S. nuclear force. Heritage Expert: Patty Jane Geller <[link removed]>
The Biden Administration Needs to get Serious About National Defense <[link removed]> - War in Ukraine is
causing many European leaders to rethink their views on national security. The United States, too, should resume treating its own national defense with the seriousness it deserves. Thus far, the Biden administration has been profoundly unserious. Despite laws <[link removed]> that require a new administration to publish national security and defense strategies within a year of taking office, both are missing
in action. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky <[link removed]> called for his
citizens <[link removed]> to come to their country's defense, and they have. He and they understand what it means to stand in Putin's path. It is past time for Americans to acquire a similar seriousness about their security. Heritage Expert: Thomas Spoehr <[link removed]>
Gas prices surge to above $4 a gallon, near a national record <[link removed]>—This is putting additional financial burdens on hard-working Americans and
hindering our efforts to hold Russia accountable. The way out of high prices is increasing supply. However, this is precisely what the Biden Administration’s energy and climate policies are trying to prevent. President Obama told Americans we couldn’t drill our way to lower gasoline prices, and President Biden is telling Americans with his actions that they shall not. In regions of the world where bad actors like Russia use energy as a weapon, the benefits of American-produced energy extend far beyond the economic gains. President Biden needs to reevaluate, reprioritize, and unleash the American energy sector <[link removed]>—for the benefit of
America and of the world. Heritage Expert: Katie Tubb <[link removed]>
Justices Should Reject Biden’s Appeal, Let ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Stand to Curb Bogus Asylum Claims <[link removed]> - The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in Biden v. Texas <[link removed]>, an appeal filed by President Joe Biden’s Justice Department of a lower court ruling in favor of Texas and Missouri. The appeal seeks to end a policy that’s essential to deterring fraudulent asylum claims by aliens. It appears that the Biden administration is adamant on releasing illegal aliens into the country in spite of an ongoing immigration crisis caused by Biden’s de facto open-border policy, the clear factual evidence supporting the efficacy of the protocols, and the total absence of a coherent legal argument justifying the policy’s suspension and termination. Heritage Expert: Hans von Spakovsky <[link removed]>
Why Is Everything the Left Doesn’t Like ‘Misinformation’? <[link removed]> - U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on March 3 demanded that Big Tech <[link removed]> companies
provide the government with data surrounding COVID-19 “misinformation” on their platforms. For the sake of free speech, it’s essential that Murthy and the “misinformation” mob be countered at every turn. Americans should be empowered to discover the truth on their own, and not have their experiences curated by a biased bureaucracy or unelected tech czars. Heritage Expert: Douglas Blair <[link removed]>
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