Craig Singleton
Craig Singleton is a national security expert and former diplomat who served under the Bush, Obama and Trump administrations. He was posted to the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, between 2011 and 2013.
Recent Work
China appears keen to bring piracy back as an instrument of foreign policy, but the days of eye patches and... Read More
China appears keen to bring piracy back as an instrument of foreign policy, but the days of eye patches and wooden legs are long gone. Instead, Beijing’s most effective raiding parties prefer business suits and briefcases, thus allowing them to ransack and plunder under the guise... Read More
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc around the world, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its media surrogates have turned to a... Read More
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc around the world, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its media surrogates have turned to a familiar messaging playbook to manipulate the narrative surrounding the outbreak, one well-steeped in disinformation, denial, and deceit. As phrases like “deep fakes” and “bot farms” have... Read More
As economists work to assess the full-extent of the coronavirus’ effect on both the U.S. economy and global markets, there... Read More
As economists work to assess the full-extent of the coronavirus’ effect on both the U.S. economy and global markets, there are already serious indications that the oil and gas sector will be severely impacted for the first half of 2020, if not the entire year. In... Read More
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WASHINGTON — It’s back to the future for the nation’s internet service providers, as net neutrality makes a comeback thanks... Read More
WASHINGTON — It’s back to the future for the nation’s internet service providers, as net neutrality makes a comeback thanks to a 3-2 vote Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission. The “new” rules governing net neutrality are largely the same... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — This spring, NBC News, The New York Times and National Public Radio have each dealt with... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — This spring, NBC News, The New York Times and National Public Radio have each dealt with turmoil for essentially the same reason: journalists taking the critical gaze they deploy to cover the world and turning it... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans’ majority could tighten by another vote after Tuesday’s special congressional election in Buffalo — at least, temporarily.... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans’ majority could tighten by another vote after Tuesday’s special congressional election in Buffalo — at least, temporarily. Voters are choosing a replacement for Democrat Brian Higgins, a longtime House member who cited the “slow and frustrating” pace... Read More
Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning... Read More
Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials. When the regulation takes effect in 2025, salmonella will be... Read More
WASHINGTON — They banged on pots. They banged on pans. They raised their voices and even jingled a few tambourines. ... Read More
WASHINGTON — They banged on pots. They banged on pans. They raised their voices and even jingled a few tambourines. All in the hope of making their opinions plain to the nine justices assembled inside to hear the most consequential... Read More
WASHINGTON — Comments from Supreme Court justices Thursday indicated former President Donald Trump is likely to face criminal and civil... Read More
WASHINGTON — Comments from Supreme Court justices Thursday indicated former President Donald Trump is likely to face criminal and civil charges despite his claim of immunity while he was president. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election led to... Read More
