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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.
From ‘No First Use’ to ‘No, First Use?’
By Ankit Panda
Is India’s nuclear policy heading into uncharted waters?
North Korea Continues 2019 Missile Test Flurry With New Short-Range Missile Launches
By Ankit Panda
The 6th test event since late-July included the second known launches of a new type of short-range missile.
Foreign Ministers of China, Japan, South Korea Set to Meet Amid Seoul-Tokyo Tensions
By Ankit Panda
Can the Northeast Asian trilateral leaders’ meeting materialize this year?
Indian Defense Minister: ‘Circumstances’ May Lead to Review of Nuclear ‘No First Use’ Policy
By Ankit Panda
Will India abandon its ‘no first use’ pledge?
After 5G, Space Opens a New Frontier in US-China Rivalry
By Nicholas Borroz
Countries must act now to preserve freedom of choice in the cosmos.
Decoding Australia’s Strange Silence Over China’s Transgressions in the South China Sea
By Tuan Anh Luc
What will it take for Canberra to pipe up?
China Rejects Request for Hong Kong Port Call of 2 US Navy Warships
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese government has rejected a request to have two U.S. warships make port visits to Hong Kong in the coming weeks.
Why Are the Taliban Reluctant to Declare a Ceasefire?
By Daud Khattak
It's not only a negotiating tactic. There's real fear on the Taliban's end about what happens after the guns go silent.
US, Canadian Fighter Jets Intercept 2 Russian Strategic Bombers Off Alaska
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two bombers entered Alaskan and Canadian air defense identification zones, according to the U.S. military.
China Issues Statement Condemning Indian Decision to Bifurcate Kashmir
By Ankit Panda
China sees its claims in Kashmir threatened by New Delhi’s move.
Australia, South Korea Say No to Deployment of US INF-Range Missiles on Their Soil
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Canberra and Seoul said that they won’t be hosting any U.S. ground-based mid-range missiles.
North Korea Accuses US, South Korea of Violating 2018 Declarations
By Ankit Panda
The statement suggested diplomacy would remain “invisible” as long as U.S.-South Korea exercises continued.