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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.
Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Force Staged a Massive Missile Drill Against a THAAD Mockup Target
By Ankit Panda
The exercise came one day before the People's Liberation Army celebrated its 90th anniversary with a major parade.
Better Sanctions, Better Expectations, and a Better North Korea Policy
By Robert Farley
Are secondary sanctions the key to a better U.S. North Korea policy?
North Korea's Second ICBM Test Introduced New Features to the Missile's Second Stage
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's July 28 Hwasong-14 ICBM launch featured yaw maneuver motors on the second stage.
A More Muscular Britain in the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The hype surrounding the UK’s future role on the issue needs to be put into proper perspective.
What the US Knew About North Korea's Second ICBM Launch Before It Happened
By Ankit Panda
U.S. military intelligence observed North Korea's preparation for a second ICBM test from Mupyong-ni.
US Dispatches 2 Heavy Strategic Bombers to Korean Peninsula
By Franz-Stefan Gady
After North Korea’s recent ICBM test, the U.S. dispatched 2 B-1B Lancers for joint drills with Japan and South Korea.
US, South Korea Fire Missiles in Response to North’s ICBM Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States and South Korea conducted a precision-strike missile drill in response to North Korea’s recent ICBM flight test.
North Korea Just Tested a Missile That Could Likely Reach Washington DC With a Nuclear Weapon
By Ankit Panda
Even with early data, North Korea's July 28 missile launch answers questions about the capability of its ICBMS.
Al-Qaeda's South Asia Branch Makes a Bid for Global Jihad Leadership
By Sajid Farid Shapoo
The new Code of Conduct from AQIS is an attempt to wrest back leadership from Islamic State.
The Danger of China-Philippines South China Sea Joint Development
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Immediate opportunities mask serious risks related to the past, current context, and the near future.
North Korea's New KN19 Coastal Defense Cruise Missile: More Than Meets the Eye
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's new coastal defense cruise missile is notable for more than its integrated all-terrain launcher.
East China Sea: 2 Chinese Fighters Conduct 'Unsafe' Intercept of US EP-3 Surveillance Aircraft
By Ankit Panda
The incident is the third of its kind this year and the second to take place over the East China Sea.