Erik Durneika

Erik Durneika

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Erik's expertise is in international affairs, focusing on the Asia-Pacific and, more specifically, anything China-related. He has conducted research for the Uyghur Human Rights Project and served as a distinguished visiting researcher at National Taiwan University’s Research and Educational Center for China Studies and Cross-Taiwan Strait Relations. From time to time, his love for learning and natural curiosity lead him to explore topics beyond foreign affairs.


Articles

Once Again: Taiwan Isn’t Being Traded Away VIP
China

Once Again: Taiwan Isn’t Being Traded Away

Leftists Target Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to South Korea VIP
China

Leftists Target Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to South Korea

Taiwan's Watered-Down Defense Budget Has Washington Sending a Warning VIP
China

Taiwan's Watered-Down Defense Budget Has Washington Sending a Warning

A Prescription for Disaster: Beijing’s Grip on America’s Medical Supplies VIP
China

A Prescription for Disaster: Beijing’s Grip on America’s Medical Supplies

Once Free and Prosperous, Now Shackled by Authoritarianism: The Tragedy That Is Hong Kong VIP
China

Once Free and Prosperous, Now Shackled by Authoritarianism: The Tragedy That Is Hong Kong

Transnational Repression: The Foreign Threat Not Enough People Are Talking About VIP
China

Transnational Repression: The Foreign Threat Not Enough People Are Talking About

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One Step Down, More to Go: The FCC Takes a Stand Against Foreign-Made Routers
Big Tech

One Step Down, More to Go: The FCC Takes a Stand Against Foreign-Made Routers

No Mercy for Betrayal
China

No Mercy for Betrayal

Taiwan Update: The Battle Over the Special Defense Budget Continues Despite US Pressure VIP
China

Taiwan Update: The Battle Over the Special Defense Budget Continues Despite US Pressure

The ‘Red Octopus’ Extends Its Tentacles: China’s Cognitive Warfare Amid Operation Epic Fury
China

The ‘Red Octopus’ Extends Its Tentacles: China’s Cognitive Warfare Amid Operation Epic Fury

Thoughts on the Upcoming Trump-Takaichi Meeting VIP
China

Thoughts on the Upcoming Trump-Takaichi Meeting

Rooting Out Foreign Malign Influence Requires Aggressive Measures
Antifa

Rooting Out Foreign Malign Influence Requires Aggressive Measures

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‘An Act of Great Stupidity’: The Chagos Deal Must Not Move Forward
Africa

‘An Act of Great Stupidity’: The Chagos Deal Must Not Move Forward

Taiwan Update: Boosting LNG Imports, the Special Defense Budget, and Trade Deal Developments VIP
China

Taiwan Update: Boosting LNG Imports, the Special Defense Budget, and Trade Deal Developments

The Land of the Rising Sun Heads to the Polls
China

The Land of the Rising Sun Heads to the Polls

What the Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy Really Says About China VIP
China

What the Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy Really Says About China

Here’s Why Beijing Is Concerned About Losing the Islamic Republic Regime
China

Here’s Why Beijing Is Concerned About Losing the Islamic Republic Regime

Taiwan Update: Historic Trade Deal Strengthens Ties, Offers Security Benefits, but Faces a Hurdle
China

Taiwan Update: Historic Trade Deal Strengthens Ties, Offers Security Benefits, but Faces a Hurdle

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It's Time for Washington to Recognize Somaliland
Africa

It's Time for Washington to Recognize Somaliland

Operation Absolute Resolve, China’s Strategic Predicament in Latin America, and What Comes Next
China

Operation Absolute Resolve, China’s Strategic Predicament in Latin America, and What Comes Next

Protecting Our Skies: Foreign Drones Out, American Innovation In
China

Protecting Our Skies: Foreign Drones Out, American Innovation In

Taiwan Update: The 2025 China Military Power Report, an Arms Package That Boosts Deterrence, and More
China

Taiwan Update: The 2025 China Military Power Report, an Arms Package That Boosts Deterrence, and More

A Reminder of How Deep Chinese Infiltration Is on Our Campuses - and It Goes Beyond Chinese ‘Students’
China

A Reminder of How Deep Chinese Infiltration Is on Our Campuses - and It Goes Beyond Chinese ‘Students’

The Myth of an American Retreat From the Indo-Pacific Debunked
China

The Myth of an American Retreat From the Indo-Pacific Debunked

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Taiwan Update: POTUS Reaffirms Support, Recent KMT Legislative Actions Add to Defense Budget Uncertainty
China

Taiwan Update: POTUS Reaffirms Support, Recent KMT Legislative Actions Add to Defense Budget Uncertainty

The Situation in South Korea Continues to Deteriorate, Implications for US National Security
China

The Situation in South Korea Continues to Deteriorate, Implications for US National Security

The Dragon’s Latest Temper Tantrum: Thoughts on the Tokyo-Beijing Row
China

The Dragon’s Latest Temper Tantrum: Thoughts on the Tokyo-Beijing Row

Comrade Mamdani's Chinese Help
China

Comrade Mamdani's Chinese Help

America Doesn’t Need 600,000 Chinese ‘Students’
China

America Doesn’t Need 600,000 Chinese ‘Students’

Washington, Get Ready for Taiwan's New Opposition Leader
China

Washington, Get Ready for Taiwan's New Opposition Leader

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Temporary Truce, Tactical Gain: POTUS's Calculated Play in the US-China Trade War VIP
China

Temporary Truce, Tactical Gain: POTUS's Calculated Play in the US-China Trade War

Make US-Japan Relations Great Again, Deter China: What to Expect From Japan’s New Prime Minister
China

Make US-Japan Relations Great Again, Deter China: What to Expect From Japan’s New Prime Minister

China Must Be Designated As a State Sponsor of Terrorism
Cartels

China Must Be Designated As a State Sponsor of Terrorism

Chinese Economic Coercion, Rare Earth Minerals, and Tariffs: Decouple Now or Never
China

Chinese Economic Coercion, Rare Earth Minerals, and Tariffs: Decouple Now or Never

No, Washington Isn’t Abandoning Taiwan
China

No, Washington Isn’t Abandoning Taiwan

President Trump Took Aim at America's Authoritarian Enemies and the UN's Fragile Future
China

President Trump Took Aim at America's Authoritarian Enemies and the UN's Fragile Future

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Playing Ball With the Dragon: These NATO Countries Are Deepening Their China Ties
China

Playing Ball With the Dragon: These NATO Countries Are Deepening Their China Ties

Weaponizing Tragedy: Beijing Is Exploiting Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Online
Charlie Kirk

Weaponizing Tragedy: Beijing Is Exploiting Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Online

Beijing’s Victory Day Parade: A Show of Weakness and Propaganda, Not Strength
China

Beijing’s Victory Day Parade: A Show of Weakness and Propaganda, Not Strength

Seoul Doubles Down After Summit, Vowing to Target 'Far-Right' Critics at Home and Abroad
China

Seoul Doubles Down After Summit, Vowing to Target 'Far-Right' Critics at Home and Abroad

Taiwan’s Failed Mass Recall Vote: What Is Next?
China

Taiwan’s Failed Mass Recall Vote: What Is Next?

Attention Washington: South Korea Is Undergoing an Alarming Anti-US, Pro-CCP Drift
China

Attention Washington: South Korea Is Undergoing an Alarming Anti-US, Pro-CCP Drift

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Peace in the South Caucasus and POTUS's Comprehensive Approach to the China Problem
China

Peace in the South Caucasus and POTUS's Comprehensive Approach to the China Problem

Tune Out the Noise: President Trump’s India Tariffs Are Strategic
China

Tune Out the Noise: President Trump’s India Tariffs Are Strategic

The Trump Administration’s Africa Policy Is a Breath of Fresh Air—and Tough on China
China

The Trump Administration’s Africa Policy Is a Breath of Fresh Air—and Tough on China