1. China’s No-First-Use Policy Promotes Nuclear Disarmament

    On April 16, the Chinese Ministry of Defense released the eighth edition of China’s bi-annual white paper on defense since [...]

  2. Asia’s Next High Seas Drama

    The 15-tonne Kuang Ta Hsing No. 28 was docked at the Ta Fu fishing port on Siaoliouciou, off Pingtung County [...]

  3. The Language of Australia’s New Defense White Paper: In Tune With U.S.?

    The release of the Australian Defense White Paper (DWP) has attracted much international attention and commentary. Some analysts have noted [...]

  4. China and India: Aircraft Carrier Plans Advance

    India and China are both beefing up their aircraft carrier forces through the induction of new carrier-operated aircraft. On Saturday [...]

  5. A New Chapter in Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Drama

    While tensions between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands continue to simmer, a new dimension has seemingly been added [...]

  6. Here Come the Missile Carriers

    Every Friday, The Diplomat’s Harry Kazianis looks out across the net to find the best articles and analysis involving defense, [...]

  7. Is China Carelessly Overextending Itself?

    Over the past two weeks, Indian media has reported several border incursions along the two states’ disputed Himalayan border .  [...]

  8. China’s Shifting Cyber Focus on Taiwan

    Hackers from the Chinese military appear to have shifted the focus of their attacks against Taiwan from government institutions to [...]

  9. Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands: A “Core Interest” of China

    Even as tensions with North Korea remain unresolved, East's Asia other flashpoint is once again in the headlines: the Senkaku/Diaoyu [...]

  10. Can Xi Jinping Bring Change to China’s Military?

    Over the weekend Chinese President Xi Jinping issued an order requiring PLA and People’s Armed Police generals and senior officers [...]