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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.
January 18, 2012
Indonesia Military Powers Up
Flush with cash, Indonesia is beefing up its military with a wish list of F-16s, rocket systems and a destroyer.
January 10, 2012
America’s Mixed Asian Future
The U.S. pivot toward the Asia-Pacific has been much commented on. But is it good for U.S. interests?
January 10, 2012
America’s Mixed Asian Future
The U.S. pivot toward the Asia-Pacific has been much commented on. But is it good for U.S. interests?
December 31, 2011
Japan’s Defense Industry Lifeline
The Japanese government’s decision to relax rules on defense exports has the potential to give the country a much-needed national security boost.
December 21, 2011
Japan’s F-35 Gamble
Japan has just signed up for the F-35 fighter. It’s not the only Asian country that’s been thinking about this.
December 21, 2011
Japan’s F-35 Gamble
Japan has just signed up for the F-35 fighter. It’s not the only Asian country that’s been thinking about this.
December 12, 2011
The COIN Fallacy
Counterinsurgency is increasingly being seen as a failure in Afghanistan. Was it flawed from the start?
November 30, 2011
China’s Burma Fightback
Burma may welcome the thaw in U.S. ties marked by Hillary Clinton’s visit. But its interests still lay with China.
November 30, 2011
China’s Burma Fightback
Burma may welcome the thaw in U.S. ties marked by Hillary Clinton’s visit. But its interests still lay with China.
November 26, 2011
Chinese Aftershock
China’s rhetoric with its neighbors has improved. But the Philippines and Vietnam aren’t taking chances.
November 21, 2011
Should Asia Try to Rescue Europe?
China can’t be expected to lead a rescue of Europe’s teetering economy. But as the risk of pain in Asia grows, some kind of concerted effort is looking essential.
November 15, 2011
Australia: the New Japan?
Plans to have more U.S. Marines in Australia have prompted debate over the country’s security interests.