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TAIWAN — The HIMARS roar that echoed off the coastal mountains of southern Taiwan this week was more than a weapons test. It was a declaration of deterrence. From their perch at Jiupeng military base—where steep green ridges descend toward the Pacific—Taiwanese forces fired the U.S.-made rocket artillery system in a live-fire display designed to show how the island is transforming itself into a fo...

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This week on The Bureau , we examine one of the most urgent and politically charged stories in Canada: the crisis surrounding government-issued “safer supply.” I’m joined by Adam Zivo, the investigative reporter who broke many of the key stories exposing the unintended—and often devastating—consequences of Canada’s drug policy experiment. Together, we unpack how federal and provincial “safer suppl...

Welcome back to The Bureau . Today we’re joined by independent journalist Adam Zivo, whose reporting has shed powerful light on one of Canada’s most controversial policies: the “safer supply” opioid program. Meant to save lives, these programs have been exploited by organized crime—making the fentanyl crisis worse, not better. Right now, Adam is reporting from Serbia, where massive student-led pro...

In this discussion with Jason James, a few weeks before Mark Carney became Canada’s prime minister—securing nearly 90 percent of votes in the opaque Liberal Party contest to replace Justin Trudeau—I explained why I cautiously explored Carney’s role in international multilaterals and investments where Beijing’s influence is evident, such as the World Economic Forum. Our conversation also touches on...

Thanks for coming to The Bureau , where we provide some of the most sophisticated geopolitical analysis in the world—especially in these turbulent times. That’s the theme today: many Canadians are shocked and concerned by reports that the Trump administration may be considering cutting Canada out of the Five Eyes alliance, imposing border adjustments, and even referring to Canada as the '51st stat...

I wasn't surprised by the Financial Times report indicating that Peter Navarro, a senior Trump administration official known for his ultra-hawkish stance on China, was circulating plans to limit U.S. national security exposure to Canada. The U.S. perceives Canada as the weakest link in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance due to its vulnerabilities to Chinese infiltration. Two weeks ago, a military...

In this explosive interview, B.C. Mayor Brad West reveals sensitive details from his 2023 meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, including Blinken’s unsettling claim that American agencies are holding back intelligence from Canada. “They’ve lost confidence,” West says, adding that U.S. officials are stunned by how much access major figures in Asian organized crime have to Canada’s po...

In this interview, Jason James of BNN Podcast asked me for a detailed breakdown of the Hogue Commission’s impact on the Asian diaspora—communities seeking protection after years of neglect from Canada’s federal government and courts. Sadly, I found that Hogue’s conclusions are already being weaponized against Conservative nomination candidate Kenny Chiu in Richmond, a key Vancouver-area riding tar...

In this episode with former U.S. official Christopher Meyer, we discuss the takedown of General Secretary Xi’s main rival, Bo Xilai, and growing resistance to Xi’s leadership in Beijing. The Bureau is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Currently, Meyer serves as the head of the U.S. Micronesia Council and is the fo...

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In this episode, we dive deep into theoretical possibilities with Matthew Pines, a U.S. national security expert who arguably has the best grasp—among non-security-cleared Americans—of what might be happening over sensitive U.S. government sites and in New Jersey. His insights on topics that may seem fringe but are taken seriously in little-known corners of the U.S. government—specifically on UAPs...

In this episode with former U.S. official Christopher Meyer, we delve into the succession of transnational gangster Lai Changxing’s global oil smuggling operation and its transition into the hands of a new proxy acting on behalf of Chinese intelligence—one who ultimately corrupted the Biden family. The Bureau is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider bec...

The Bureau Podcast interviewed CBSA whistleblower Luc Sabourin today, delving into the exclusive story linked below. Sabourin initially contacted me after reading my report from immigration control officer Brian McAdam— a story that resonates with ongoing U.S. government concerns. In our discussion, we explored shared beliefs held by McAdam and Sabourin, particularly their assertion that transnati...

This is the second in a series of podcast discussions with Christopher Meyer, a former U.S. official and China expert. Meyer now investigates the same Communist Party influence networks covered by The Bureau and explored in my first book, Wilful Blindness . Currently, Meyer serves as the head of the U.S. Micronesia Council and is the founder of WideFountain , a platform for in-depth geopolitical a...

On November 20, a week before Donald Trump announced his threat of 25 percent sanctions against Canada over vulnerabilities in fentanyl trafficking, illegal immigration, and border controls, I spoke with Jason James of BNN about what Ottawa could expect from the new administration in Washington. “The mandate they have regarding national security, borders, and their distrust of Canada will be inher...

This is the first in a series of podcast discussions with Christopher Meyer, a former U.S. official and China expert. Meyer now investigates the same Communist Party influence networks covered by The Bureau and explored in my first book, Wilful Blindness . Currently, Meyer serves as the head of the U.S. Micronesia Council and is the founder of WideFountain , a platform for in-depth geopolitical an...

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