Leigh Hartman
Expanded Clean Network initiative safeguards data
The Clean Network initiative protects the entire technology data system from malign actors around the world.
U.S. acts to protect investors from Beijing’s military fundraising
The U.S. is blocking Chinese firms that support China's military from raising funds on stock exchanges in the United States.
U.S. works with partners to protect global supply chains
The U.S. is working to diversify global supply chains because, as COVID-19 has shown, if supply chains are too concentrated they can be easily disrupted.
Pompeo urges U.S. colleges to defend academic freedom
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo urged U.S. universities to protect academic freedom from the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to undermine it.
Engineered crops improve Bangladeshi farmers’ income, health
A new study finds that engineered brinjal (eggplant) provides big benefits to farmers. It increases yields, lowers costs and is better for the environment.
Democracies condemn Beijing’s continued crackdown in Hong Kong
Beijing's crackdown on democracy continues with the disqualification of several pro-democracy lawmakers from the Hong Kong legislature.
The truth behind China’s forced confessions
The Chinese Communist Party coerces confessions from critics and human rights activists and then publicizes the confessions for propaganda.
China’s manipulation of international organizations
Chinese Communist Party officials subvert international organizations to support the party's priorities and evade criticism for China's human rights abuses.
U.S.-supported COVID-19 vaccine candidates appear highly effective
The U.S. government's Operation Warp Speed is supporting multiple possible vaccines for COVID-19, including two that appear effective in clinical trials.