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J. Michael Cole
J. Michael Cole is editor in chief of Taiwan Sentinel as well as a Taipei-based Senior Fellow with the China Policy Institute/Taiwan Studies Programme at the University of Nottingham, UK
January 03, 2013
China's Maritime Surveillance Fleet Adds Muscle
China has added new capabilities that could increase tensions in the East and South China Seas even more.
December 25, 2012
BrahMos Among Deals Putin Inks with India
India and Russia sign an important deal to co-develop an air-launched version of the supersonic cruise missile.
December 19, 2012
Russia and America's New Arms Race
Signs are emerging that Moscow and Washington will compete over precision guided conventionally-armed ICBMs.
December 11, 2012
A New Game Plan For China's Nuclear Arsenal?
Xi’s recent speech to the 2nd Artillery have some thinking that changes are in store for China’s nuclear doctrine.
December 05, 2012
New Leaders: New Attitude?
Recent examples have some concerned that Beijing is taking a tougher line on a number of issues, including cross-Strait relations.
December 02, 2012
China's Oil Quest Comes to Iraq
While China’s oil dealings with countries like Iran and Sudan receive global attention, its budding relationship with Iraq may turn out to be the most important.
November 27, 2012
China's New Passport Sparks Controversy
China’s refashioned passports features watermarks to some hotly disputed territories.
November 20, 2012
Mixed Messages From China on Taiwan
A new promotional defense video showed a Chinese missile destroying Taiwanese jets.
November 12, 2012
U.S.-Japan to Revise Defense Ties
“The proposed changes in the guidelines appear to be custom-made to address the China challenge…”
November 05, 2012
The Ultimate Missile Defense: Drones?
Japanese missile defenses were unable to track N. Korea’s April missile launch. Could drones be the solution?
October 31, 2012
China's J-31 Stealth Aircraft Takes Flight
With the first flight of the J-31 or F-60, many questions are being asked. Will it operate on a carrier? Is it for export?
October 22, 2012
Russia Flexes its Atomic Muscles
Angered by U.S. plans to deploy missile defenses, Moscow puts on display its fearsome nuclear arsenal.