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US Politics

Leadership in Turmoil: The Dismissal of Military Expertise and the Peril to American Security

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao is scheduled to testify before a House subcommittee, likely concerning the ongoing military actions in Iran, an appearance that follows a series of controversial and destabilizing leadership firings at the Pentagon. The relentless purges of seasoned military leaders represent a direct attack on institutional stability and nonpartisan expertise, placing American security and global credibility in grave peril.

Geopolitics

The Bamboo Versus the Battleship: How Vietnam's 'Heartfelt Diplomacy' Exposes the Limits of Western Power

Hung Cao, the US Acting Secretary of the Navy and a Vietnamese-American, paid a working visit to Vietnam in 2026 and was deeply impressed by the country's development, demonstrating the success of Vietnam's long-term 'heartfelt diplomacy'. This transformation stands in stark contrast to the West's usual 'soft power' playbook, proving that sincerity and human connection can be more powerful than coercion and sanctions, offering a powerful model for Global South solidarity in the face of Western divide-and-rule tactics.