Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a former national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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What to Know About Qatar’s Training Facility in Idaho
The Pentagon approved plans to build a dedicated facility for training members of the Qatar Armed Forces in Idaho.
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What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A new version of the ground-based Tomahawk was prototyped by the U.S. Army in 2023 and deployed to the Philippines in 2025.
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How China Buys Iran’s Sanctioned Oil
Communist China continues to purchase sanctioned oil from Iran at record levels. Here’s a look at how Beijing and Tehran teamed up to dodge U.S. sanctions.
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China Engaged in Illegal Territorial Expansion, Congress Hears
The CCP is engaged in a decades-long campaign of territorial expansion designed to prevent the U.S. from entering into direct conflict with it, experts said.
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Nuclear Solutions Years Away as Data Centers Drive Up Energy Costs
Americans have already seen higher electricity bills due to data centers’ massive consumption needs.
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Trump Says His Patience With Putin Is ‘Running Out Fast’
Trump said that he was prepared to issue new sanctions against the Russian banking and oil sectors, as well as tariffs on nations that purchase oil from Russia.
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China Awarded 2,800 Military AI Contracts, Many to Private Sector: Report
The CCP’s military wing awarded the AI contracts from 2023 to 2024, including hundreds to non-traditional vendors without known state ties.
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In Maps: China’s Military Activity in the Indo-Pacific
China is expanding its military operations and infrastructure throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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CCP-Backed Hacking Operations Breach Hundreds of US Groups—What to Know
Beijing can likely track the movements and communications of those affected.
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Key Takeaways From Trump–Putin Summit on Ukraine
Although both sides touted progress, the meeting did not yield a breakthrough to end the war. Trump is set to pass on details to Zelenskyy and NATO.
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What to Know About Qatar’s Training Facility in Idaho
The Pentagon approved plans to build a dedicated facility for training members of the Qatar Armed Forces in Idaho.
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What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A new version of the ground-based Tomahawk was prototyped by the U.S. Army in 2023 and deployed to the Philippines in 2025.
|
How China Buys Iran’s Sanctioned Oil
Communist China continues to purchase sanctioned oil from Iran at record levels. Here’s a look at how Beijing and Tehran teamed up to dodge U.S. sanctions.
|
China Engaged in Illegal Territorial Expansion, Congress Hears
The CCP is engaged in a decades-long campaign of territorial expansion designed to prevent the U.S. from entering into direct conflict with it, experts said.
|
Nuclear Solutions Years Away as Data Centers Drive Up Energy Costs
Americans have already seen higher electricity bills due to data centers’ massive consumption needs.
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Trump Says His Patience With Putin Is ‘Running Out Fast’
Trump said that he was prepared to issue new sanctions against the Russian banking and oil sectors, as well as tariffs on nations that purchase oil from Russia.
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China Awarded 2,800 Military AI Contracts, Many to Private Sector: Report
The CCP’s military wing awarded the AI contracts from 2023 to 2024, including hundreds to non-traditional vendors without known state ties.
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In Maps: China’s Military Activity in the Indo-Pacific
China is expanding its military operations and infrastructure throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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CCP-Backed Hacking Operations Breach Hundreds of US Groups—What to Know
Beijing can likely track the movements and communications of those affected.
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Key Takeaways From Trump–Putin Summit on Ukraine
Although both sides touted progress, the meeting did not yield a breakthrough to end the war. Trump is set to pass on details to Zelenskyy and NATO.
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