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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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3 US Carrier Strike Groups Enter Asia-Pacific Ahead of Trump’s Visit

3 US Carrier Strike Groups Enter Asia-Pacific Ahead of Trump’s Visit

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy now operates three nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Drones: Pakistan’s Unwanted Boon

Drones: Pakistan’s Unwanted Boon

By Daud Khattak
U.S. drone strikes have done far more than the Pakistani military to take out militant leaders.

North Korea Has Tested a New Solid-Fuel Missile Engine

North Korea Has Tested a New Solid-Fuel Missile Engine

By Ankit Panda
North Korean scientists tested a new solid fuel engine on October 2017. What system is it destined for?

Trump May Tour Japan’s Largest Warship During Asia Trip Next Month

Trump May Tour Japan’s Largest Warship During Asia Trip Next Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese government sources indicate that the U.S. president has been invited to inspect Japan’s helicopter carrier.

What Does the Latest F-35 Data Breach Teach Us About Defense Industrial Espionage?

What Does the Latest F-35 Data Breach Teach Us About Defense Industrial Espionage?

By Robert Farley
Autarky has its merits. If partners don't have your unclassified data, it can't be taken from them.
ASEAN’s Post-Marawi Islamic State Challenge

ASEAN’s Post-Marawi Islamic State Challenge

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even as the battle for Marawi winds down, the wider war against the terror group and its affiliates continues.

Parsing the North Korean Cyber Threat

Parsing the North Korean Cyber Threat

By Frank J. Cilluffo and Sharon L. Cardash
To combat North Korea's cyber activity, we must first understand it.
The Sinpo-C-Class: A New North Korean Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Under Construction

The Sinpo-C-Class: A New North Korean Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Under Construction

By Ankit Panda
U.S. intelligence has detected a large, new submarine under construction: the Sinpo-C.

India, Russia to Kick Off Major Military Exercise This Week

India, Russia to Kick Off Major Military Exercise This Week

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 2017 joint Indo-Russian military drill will include army, navy, and air force elements for the first time.

Trump's Overconfidence in US Missile Defense Could Lead to a Deadly War With North Korea

Trump's Overconfidence in US Missile Defense Could Lead to a Deadly War With North Korea

By Ankit Panda and Vipin Narang
A belief that missile defense works when it doesn't can lead to a devastating war.

US, ROK Navies Hold Military Drill off Korean Peninsula

US, ROK Navies Hold Military Drill off Korean Peninsula

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval exercise involves a U.S. carrier strike group and some of South Korea’s most advanced surface warships.
Japanese Defense Ministry: 'Unusual' Chinese Military Air Activities Increase Near Japan's Airspace

Japanese Defense Ministry: 'Unusual' Chinese Military Air Activities Increase Near Japan's Airspace

By Ankit Panda
Total Air Self-Defense Force scrambles dropped slightly from 2016, but Japan remains concerned.

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