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Security
North Korea Says It Tested New Type of ICBM: Hwasong-18
By Mitch Shin
A day after it launched a suspected new type of ICBM, North Korea confirmed the missile was the one unveiled during the military parade in February.
How Serious Were China’s Latest Military Drills Near Taiwan?
By Brian Hioe
The April drills were shorter and farther away than those of August 2022, but included several new and worrisome features.
Japan Awards Mitsubishi Heavy Industries $2.86 Billion Contract for New Standoff Weapons
By Takahashi Kosuke
MHI will develop upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles and new submarine-launched standoff missiles.
China in Afghanistan: Myopia, Denial, and Fantasies
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has indeed provided China an opportunity, but there’s little evidence that Beijing has any concrete plan to address the country’s problems.
North Korea Fires Suspected New ICBM
By Mitch Shin
Just ahead of the Day of the Sun holiday, North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile toward its east coast.
Russia Still Pursuing Regional Air Defense System With Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Russia's efforts to establish "regional air defense systems" within the existing CIS joint air defense system are not new.
China Says Military Drills Are a ‘Serious Warning’; Taiwan Denounces ‘Overreaction’
By Associated Press
China launched military drills encircling Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a stopover visit to California.
Uzbek Militants Escape Detention in Indonesia; 2 Dead
By Niniek Karmini
The three men were among four Uzbek nationals detained by Densus 88 on March 24, following a tip from Uzbekistan's state security service.
South Korea Should Not Put All Its Deterrence Eggs in One Basket
By Ian Bowers and Henrik Stålhane Hiim
South Korea faces an immense deterrence challenge – but should stick to its Three Axis Defense System for now.
NATO and the China Challenge
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Liselotte Odgaard.
US, Philippines Announce Further Upgrades to Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
The 2+2 meeting of defense and foreign ministers coincided with the opening of the largest-ever iteration of the annual Balikatan military exercise.
New Zealand Is Getting Closer to NATO
By Geoffrey Miller
The Hipkins government is continuing to deepen Wellington’s ties with NATO. What will that mean for relations with China?