Brad Lendon,
Brad Lendon is the Senior Global Military Affairs Writer for CNN Digital Worldwide, based in Seoul, South Korea. He explores and explains crucial military matters to a global audience, with a special focus on Asian powers. Prior to this role, Lendon was a Senior Producer for CNN Digital based in Hong Kong working across digital programming and alerting for mobile, social and desktop platforms. Throughout his 17 years at CNN, Lendon has written extensively about China's military buildup in the South China Sea, including during a rare island flyover with the US Navy; China's navy and its unprecedented modernization; and China's relationship with other major Asian powers, such as the United States, Japan and India. Brad Lendon originally joined CNN in 2004 as a copy editor, later holding roles as a content producer and homepage producer covering domestic news at CNN's Atlanta headquarters. Prior to CNN, Lendon spent 20 years serving in editor roles at newspapers including the Honolulu Advertiser, The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Dayton Daily News, The Palm Beach Post, and The Press Enterprise. He led coverage of some of the world's most unprecedented military events including the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Dayton Accords peace agreement to end the Bosnian War in 1995, and the first Gulf War in 1990. Lendon started in journalism in 1982 as a copy editor for the Pacific Stars and Stripes in Tokyo, where he covered President Regan's tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Lendon holds a degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- Israel's internal report into the aid convoy
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide describes frustration within NATO over Israel's actions in Gaza, implying that he knows more than what was publicly stated by the US government and other allies.
- The statement made by an anonymous senior administration official implies insider knowledge about Iran's plans which they have not disclosed to their public.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- China claims neutrality in the conflict and has said it is a proponent of peace while maintaining tight export controls on dual-use goods.
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide tells CNN of the frustration felt within NATO that Israel is going too far in Gaza after this week's attack on a World Central Kitchen (WCK) convoy that killed seven aid workers.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide describes frustration within NATO over Israel's actions in Gaza, implying that he knows more than what was publicly stated by the US government and other allies.
- The statement made by an anonymous senior administration official implies insider knowledge about Iran's plans which they have not disclosed to their public.
Recent Articles
Zelenskyy Accuses China of Interfering in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks at Shangri-La Dialogue
Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused China of using influence to disrupt upcoming peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore. He claimed Russia is manipulating Chinese power to pressure countries not to attend, while Moscow dismissed the conference and China's Foreign Ministry has not confirmed attendance due to unmet expectations. Despite challenges, Zelenskyy urged Asian countries to support Ukraine and attend the peace conference. 
US Defense Chief Reaffirms Commitment to Indo-Pacific Amid Rising Threats from China and Russia at Shangri-La Dialogue Summit
Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed US commitment to the Indo-Pacific at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit, emphasizing the importance of cooperation amid rising tensions with China and Russia over territorial claims and sovereignty. Austin accused China of harassing neighbors, specifically mentioning the Philippines, and highlighted upholding international law for peace and stability. The US has increased military presence in response to Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea and East China Sea, while Russian actions in Ukraine raise concerns about its intentions towards Indo-Pacific countries. 
France and Germany Allow Ukraine to Use Their Weapons Against Russian Targets: Biden Considering Similar Action
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024France and Germany grant Ukraine permission to use their weapons against Russian targets, escalating tensions as Ukrainian soil continues to be attacked from Russian territory. French President Emmanuel Macron allows the use of long-range missiles against Russian bases, while Volodymyr Zelensky presses for similar authorization from the U.S. Israeli Military Releases Findings of Gaza Strip Aid Convoy Attack, Two Officers Dismissed
Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024On April 5th, 2024, a deadly attack on an aid convoy in the Gaza Strip killed seven humanitarian workers. The Israeli military has released its findings of the investigation into the incident and stated that it was a serious violation of procedures. Two officers have been dismissed from their positions for their role in the attacks, but no legal actions like prosecutions were mentioned. The IDF drone operator who identified an aid worker as carrying a gun made a critical error leading to the attack on civilians. North Korea Announces Successful Launch of First Spy Satellite
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023North Korea has announced the successful launch of its first spy satellite. The launch was conducted using a new carrier rocket, Chollima-1. South Korea, the United States, and Japan have not been able to confirm the satellite's successful orbit. The launch has been condemned as a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
