Riley Walters is a policy analyst in the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation.
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Vietnam’s National Assembly recently voted to implement a new cyber policy. This policy, the Bill on Cyber Security Law, would dramatically restrict freedom of expression,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Last week, the U.S. government hosted its annual SelectUSA Investment Summit just outside of Washington, D.C. The event often draws a good crowd of potential… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will soon be imposing an additional 25 percent tax on $50 billion worth of goods Americans buy from… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who led U.S.-China trade negotiations, announced a trade war between the two countries was “on hold.” This progress… Read More
EconomyCommentary
As U.S. officials prepare to negotiate trade deals with China, it’s crucial to recognize some of the most damaging misconceptions about trade between our two… Read More
EconomyCommentary
It’s true that the U.S. and China continue to have problems with access to certain areas of the Chinese market and that intellectual property theft… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Intellectual property theft has been a thorn in the side of U.S. companies for decades. China has long been a chief offender here, and continues… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Most Americans own some sort of “smart” device, whether it’s a smartphone, a smart thermostat, or a smart fitness tracker. These devices are benefiting Americans… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks computers until a ransom is paid. This form of cyberattack has become the weapon of choice for… Read More
LawCommentary
The Department of Justice announced the shutdown of “the largest criminal marketplace on the internet.” The site, AlphaBay, was launched in 2013 after authorities shut… Read More
