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Cleo Paskal

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Cleo Paskal

@CleoPaskal

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Joined February 2010

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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Apr 22, 2023
#PLA advances in the capability to project military power beyond the #SouthChinaSea, 2000 - 2020. Images created by Capt. James Fanell (Ret.), former Director of Intelligence and Information Operations for the @USPacificFleet.
Stephen Keys
@SteveKunframed
Apr 22, 2023
Replying to @CleoPaskal @MHReddell and 2 others
Could you share the capability China has to project substantial military power beyond South China Sea
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Nov 27, 2024
Violence in Bangladesh escalating over last few hours. Targeting of minorities, especially Hindus, ramps up. Bangladesh gov calls this an "internal matter" - where have we heard that before?
Hindu monk held in Bangladesh, his lawyer killed in clashes - The Tribune
From tribuneindia.com
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Nov 1, 2024
This Diwali tweet from @realDonaldTrump is resonating widely in India and far beyond - those following geopolitics should understand why. There is widespread perception in India that the U.S. was somehow involved in (or at the very least approved of) the regime change in
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
Oct 31, 2024
I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos. It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Aug 7, 2024
Horrific, targeted attacks on Hindus going on in Bangladesh now. These are no longer 'student protests' - something else is going on. Likely at least Pakistan and PRC approval if not complicity. This could worsen quickly. Some context from @eeta thedailyguardian.com/bangladesh-goe…
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
May 21, 2023
This is how you do it. After the Western elephant trampled through the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation picnic, shows of mutual respect get it back on track.
Papua New Guinea PM James Marape touches PM Modi's feet - The Times of India
From timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Apr 6, 2025
Palau (which recognizes Taiwan) is defending against China's attacks by cleaning house: deporting Chinese criminals, denying visas, breaking up gambling operations, etc. An important case study in how even the small can fight back - if they have the will. sundayguardianlive.com/investigation/…
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
May 25, 2022
My very rough EEZ map of Wang Yi's Pacific Islands (PI) tour. The only fully independent PIs he's skipping are ones that recognize Taiwan or have Compacts with US. Even without them, pieces are in place to try to build a 'first island chain' to hem in/interdict Australia & NZ.
Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Nov 4, 2025
Call it what it is - getting the CCP out of our economies isn't de-coupling it's de-parasiting. 🪱 In this @Bannons_WarRoom segment I explain how the CCP deliberately operates like a castrator barnacle & what 'ivermectin' is needed to purge it from our systems.
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
May 9, 2024
Letter making the rounds about alleged illegal PRC police activity in Solomon Islands. Developing.
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Feb 15, 2024
Letter from President @Surangeljr to unnamed US Senator on urgent need to #passCOFA describes China's offers to Palau to break its relationship with US and Taiwan, including "The PRC has already offered to 'fill every hotel room' in our tourism-based private sector – 'and more if
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Mar 21, 2025
My opener for @USCC_GOV hearing looks at PRC illegal, coercive, aggressive & deceptive moves (ICAD - term thanks to Gen Brawner @TeamAFP) in Pacific islands. They don't just hurt people there, they are also designed to stick a dagger into the US strategic heartland. @FDD
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Mar 18, 2024
PLA troops ambushed Indian troops in June 2020, killing 20 Indian soldiers. In retaliation, India banned TikTok (and 58 other PRC apps). As Congress mulls what to do about TikTok, it might be worth reexamining why India thought hitting back on the political warfare front was an
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Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Feb 22, 2022
Am deeply honoured and grateful to receive a #RepublicDay2022 letter from @PMOIndia. It is truly humbling. The deft strategic leadership, leavened with humanity, of PM Modi's India has made the world safer and better - and gives hope to all who believe in democracy. Thank you🙏
Cleo Paskal
@CleoPaskal
Jun 4, 2023
What does PRC really want #SolomonIslands? Within weeks of getting in its man in as Malaiata Premier, Huawei survey were on the ground scouting future tower sites. Now Chinese SOEs are working to get contracts to develop deep water Bina Harbor as an international 'fisheries' hub.
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