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Will China’s military rival the United States’ in the Pacific? Will Japan abandon the constitutional fetters on its own military? How will India respond to the String of Pearls strategy? The Diplomat has put together a team of leading analysts to offer must-read, regular commentary on the big defense and security issues in the Asia-Pacific.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force: Pilot Error Likely Cause of F-35A Crash
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s air force says that “spatial disorientation” likely caused the pilot to crash his F-35A into the Pacific Ocean on April 9.
Where Is Britain’s Indo-Pacific Strategy?
By Li Jie Sheng
The lack of a British Indo-Pacific policy paper has an impact on U.K. engagement.
Russia Says US Cruiser Nearly Caused Collision in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has rejected the Russian characterization of the incident.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Death of Missing F-35A Fighter Jet Pilot
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese minister of defense officially confirmed the death of a pilot who went missing with his F-35A on April 9.
Taiwan Confirms Request for US Tanks, Air Defense Systems
By Associated Press
China firmly opposes the new U.S. arms package to Taiwan.
North Korea Slams US Indo-Pacific Strategy Report Describing It as ‘Rogue State’
By Ankit Panda
Pyongyang takes aim at a recent U.S. strategy document.
Japan Stops Search for Crashed F-35A Stealth Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government has stopped searching for a F-35A fighter aircraft that crashed into the Pacific Ocean almost two months ago.
North Korea Remains in Compliance With Military Agreement: South Korean Defense Minister
By Ankit Panda
Recent ballistic missile launches have not altered Seoul’s interpretation of Pyongyang’s compliance with a military agreement.
The US War on Huawei: Predicting the Blowback
By Robert Farley
The U.S. decision to take on Huawei will have far-reaching implications.
China Faces a Stronger Japan
By Bonnie Girard
With Japan adding 105 more F-35 stealth fighters to its forces, is an arms race in store for the Asia-Pacific?
The US-China Huawei Spat: Risks to the Global IP Protection Regime
By Robert Farley
The weaponization of intellectual property can obscure critical realities.
Change and Continuity in Intellectual Property Enforcement: The Case of Huawei
By Robert Farley
The United States is weaponizing interdependence, with important consequences.