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.

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 ...

National Security October 17, 2025
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 ...

Russia-Ukraine War October 16, 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 ...

China Business & Economy October 11, 2025
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 ...

National Security October 7, 2025
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.

US News September 17, 2025
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 ...

Russia-Ukraine War September 12, 2025
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 ...

China Military News September 6, 2025
In Maps: China’s Military Activity in the Indo-Pacific

China is expanding its military operations and infrastructure throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Premium Reports September 6, 2025
CCP-Backed Hacking Operations Breach Hundreds of US Groups—What to Know

Beijing can likely track the movements and communications of those affected.

National Security September 3, 2025
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 ...

Premium Reports August 16, 2025
Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15

The U.S. president will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an effort to bring the ...

Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting August 8, 2025
Trump Gives Russia 10 Days to Agree to Ukraine Cease-Fire or Face Sanctions

'I don’t know if it’s going to affect Russia, because [Putin] wants to obviously, probably keep the war ...

Russia-Ukraine War July 29, 2025
Russia Launches Iranian Satellite into Orbit

A Russian rocket carried the Iranian-built satellite into orbit from a commercial launch facility in the far-east province ...

Europe July 25, 2025
Pentagon Revokes Approval for Officers to Speak at Aspen Security Forum

The Pentagon revoked permission for a dozen officials to speak at the Aspen Security Forum, accusing its organizer ...

National Security July 16, 2025
Why Trump Has Changed Tack With Russia and What’s Next

The U.S. president is giving the green light to new weapons shipments to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia ...

Executive Branch July 9, 2025
Pentagon Assesses Iran Nuclear Program Set Back ‘1 to 2 Years’

'Certainly all of the intelligence that we’ve seen suggests … those facilities were completely obliterated,' Defense Department spokesperson ...

Israel–Iran Conflict July 2, 2025
Rwanda, DR Congo Sign US-Brokered Peace Agreement in Washington

The African nations signed a peace deal that will see the withdrawal of Rwandan troops that have supported ...

Africa News June 27, 2025
What to Know About Iran’s Attack on US Facilities in Qatar and Al Udeid Base

Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base is a critical military installation for the U.S., but Iran's attack appears primarily ...

Israel–Iran Conflict June 23, 2025
What to Know About Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iran's besieged nuclear program has created highly-enriched uranium but it is unclear whether Tehran could build a nuclear ...

Israel–Iran Conflict June 20, 2025
US Military Scrambles for Ways to Protect Bases From Drone Warfare

The U.S. military is rushing to protect domestic bases from the type of drone attack that hobbled the ...

Premium Reports June 19, 2025
Why Israel Needs US ‘Bunker-Buster’ Bombs to Strike Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site

The nuclear plant is housed under a mountain and likely could only be destroyed in an airstrike with ...

Israel–Iran Conflict June 17, 2025
What Israel Accomplished in the Opening Days of ‘Rising Lion’

Israel's military operation has hobbled Iran's missile and air defense capabilities and put its nuclear program at risk.

Israel–Iran Conflict June 16, 2025
Here Are the Iranian Sites Targeted by Israeli Attacks

The Israeli operation, named 'Rising Lion,' aimed to decapitate Iran’s nuclear program and eliminate the threat posed by ...

Israel–Iran Conflict June 13, 2025
Trump Signs Order to Secure American Skies Against Drone Threats

The order directed federal agencies to establish counter-drone training programs and make grants available to non-federal agencies seeking ...

National Security June 6, 2025
🎧 Megabill Feud, Supreme Court Major Decisions, ICE Crackdowns, and Drone Dangers

Nathan Worcester gives updates on the Republican megabill and why Elon Musk has called it a "disgusting abomination” ...

Constitution Ave June 6, 2025
5 Takeaways From the Fallout After Ukraine’s Drone Attack on Russia

Ukraine's drone attack on Russia could bring about a wide array of reactions. Here are the key takeaways.

Russia-Ukraine War June 4, 2025
Ukraine Strikes on Russian Air Base Show How Drones Have Changed Modern Warfare

Kyiv's successful drone attack on Moscow's nuclear bomber fleet demonstrates the power of cheaper, commercial-first technologies in war.

Russia-Ukraine War June 2, 2025