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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.

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Indian Air Force Strikes Pakistan-Based Terror Camp in ‘Preemptive Action’

Indian Air Force Strikes Pakistan-Based Terror Camp in ‘Preemptive Action’

By Ankit Panda
India described the strikes, which Pakistan has underplayed, as a “non-military preemptive action.”
What to Read Before Trump Meets Kim Jong Un in Hanoi

What to Read Before Trump Meets Kim Jong Un in Hanoi

By Ankit Panda
These are the core documents and statements at the center of the U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process in early 2019.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jet to Intercept Chinese Spy Aircraft

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jet to Intercept Chinese Spy Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The intercept took place on February 23 and is the first after an eight-week hiatus.

How a Film Influenced a US President's Decision to Invade a Foreign Country

How a Film Influenced a US President's Decision to Invade a Foreign Country

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Popular culture continues to play an underestimated role in shaping policy makers world views and choices.

Fire, Fury, Love? The Mythology Behind the Trump-Kim Summit

Fire, Fury, Love? The Mythology Behind the Trump-Kim Summit

By Associated Press
President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un have created a mythology about the U.S.-North Korean relationship.
What’s in Indonesia’s New Natuna Fishing Zone in the South China Sea?

What’s in Indonesia’s New Natuna Fishing Zone in the South China Sea?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent statement has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts in this respect.

India’s Fight Against Terrorism: China’s Silence Speaks Volumes

India’s Fight Against Terrorism: China’s Silence Speaks Volumes

By Prarthana Basu
The Pulwama attack has once again drawn attention to China's equivocal stance on Pakistan-based terror outfits.
Saudi Crown Prince’s Pakistan, India Trips Come Amid High Regional Tensions

Saudi Crown Prince’s Pakistan, India Trips Come Amid High Regional Tensions

By Ankit Panda
The crown prince’s trip coincided with the highest bout of India-Pakistan tensions since 2016.

Tokyo, March 10, 1945: The Day of the Deadliest Attack in the History of Human Warfare

Tokyo, March 10, 1945: The Day of the Deadliest Attack in the History of Human Warfare

By Robert Farley
A new account offers a devastating picture of what the attack looked like from the air.

Japan Scrambles Fighters to Intercept 4 Russian Strategic Bombers and 4 Fighter Jets

Japan Scrambles Fighters to Intercept 4 Russian Strategic Bombers and 4 Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This constitutes one of the largest single presence of Russian military aircraft near Japanese airspace in recent years.

New Terror Attack Exposes India’s Limited Options

New Terror Attack Exposes India’s Limited Options

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the severity of the attack and the pressure for action, New Delhi’s choices are much more limited than they may initially appear.
The F-35B and Australia’s Canberra-class: Still a Chance?

The F-35B and Australia’s Canberra-class: Still a Chance?

By Robert Farley
Does the F-35B still have a fighting chance to make it onto Australia’s Canberra-class warships?

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