Chinese Military

Taiwanese are happy to keep the status quo indefinitely. If China’s leaders can accept that, they might find a solution that keeps everyone happy.

The U.S. has significantly expanded its presence among Asia-Pacific allies. China’s military is the key driver.

The U.S. Navy’s plan to add refueling to the X-47B drone could tilt the balance of power in the Pacific.

The unofficial border between India and China is usually described as tranquil. Is that starting to change?

Some analysts suggest China’s vast network of underground tunnels is evidence it is undertaking a massive build-up of its nuclear arsenal. Actually, China has reason to worry about the US.

The US Air Force is having problems with its stealth fighter. It’s a headache for its plans in the Asia-Pacific.

Slashing the US defence budget could undermine stability in Asia and US interests there, says J. Randy Forbes. And it could get worse this autumn.

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta says China’s military build-up is has a ‘troubling lack of transparency.’

Some are urging India to play a more active role in the South China Sea. There’s no need – China has too much to lose by escalating territorial disputes.

Beijing’s submarine fleet is not as big or powerful as US military planners once feared. Have its blue-water ambitions been overstated?

Defining the maritime space belonging to South China Sea islands might offer a path toward resolving disputes.

India’s armed forces are frequently called upon to assist following natural disasters. But will they get what they need to defend the border?