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Trefor Moss

Trefor Moss is an independent journalist based in Hong Kong. He covers Asian politics, defence and security, and was Asia-Pacific Editor at Jane’s Defence Weekly until 2009. He can be followed on Twitter @Trefor1.

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March 27, 2012

China’s Nuclear Influence

China has the most influence over the world’s three nuclear problem states. Will it start to assert it more?

March 27, 2012

China’s Nuclear Influence

China has the most influence over the world’s three nuclear problem states. Will it start to assert it more?

March 25, 2012

India’s Military Inferiority Complex

Indian officials are preoccupied by China’s growing military power. They would do better to fix their own incoherent defense establishment.

March 04, 2012

China’s Sukhoi Submission

China’s air force has indicated it’s interested in buying the Su-35 fighter from Russia. What does Russia think?

March 04, 2012

China’s Sukhoi Submission

China’s air force has indicated it’s interested in buying the Su-35 fighter from Russia. What does Russia think?

February 23, 2012

India's "Look East" Power Play

As the U.S. and China jockey for influence, India is increasingly being courted by Southeast Asian nations.

February 13, 2012

Why Mainland Worries Hong Kong

Fifteen years after its “return” to China, Hong Kong remains insecure about its future. Will Beijing respond to the city’s anxieties by relaxing or tightening its grip?

February 06, 2012

Obama's Drone War

President Obama’s admission of drone strikes in Pakistan was telling. They may, however, not be very effective.

February 05, 2012

Indian Military Goes French

The Indian Air Force has opted for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet to fulfill its multi-billion dollar contract. It’s a major blow to the Eurofighter.

February 01, 2012

Burma’s Kachin Challenge

Burma has shown real signs of progress. But can it put an end to conflict with its ethnic military groups?

February 01, 2012

Burma’s Kachin Challenge

Burma has shown real signs of progress. But can it put an end to conflict with its ethnic military groups?

January 25, 2012

Burma’s Business Revolution

Burma won’t be making iPads anytime soon. But the country’s size and location mean that international businesses are still circling in hopes the current reforms stick.

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