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Zachary Keck
Zachary Keck was Managing Editor of The Diplomat.
Zachary Keck was formerly Managing Editor of The Diplomat where he authored The Pacific Realist blog.
Previously, he worked as Deputy Editor of e-International Relations and has interned at the Center for a New American Security and in the U.S. Congress, where he worked on defense issues.
You can follow Zachary on Twitter: @ZacharyKeck.
September 27, 2013
Surprise! Japan Still Has Strongest Navy, Air Force in Asia
Although China’s military may very well be the most dangerous. Friday defense and security links.
September 27, 2013
Japan May Help Remove Syria’s Chemical Weapons
The Abe administration is considering sending personnel or equipment to OPCW’s Syria mission.
September 27, 2013
China Says J-31 Fighter Will Compete With F-35 for Sales
A PLAN official says China’s Shenyang J-31 fifth generation fighter is meant only for export.
September 26, 2013
Drone Warfare Version 2.0: Great Power Edition
So far drones have been used to target terrorists, but the era of great power drone warfare is quickly taking shape.
September 24, 2013
South Korea Rejects Boeing’s F-15SE Fighter, Will Restart FX-III
In a surprise move, ROK defense officials have decided against procuring 60 F-15 Silent Eagle jets for its FX-III competition.
September 24, 2013
China to Allow Facebook and Twitter in Shanghai Free Trade Zone
The South China Morning Post reports that internet users within the new FTZ will have access to banned websites.
September 24, 2013
Trust and US Foreign Policy
U.S. issues with trust in foreign policy seem closely tied to the difficulty it has grasping the concept of national interest.
September 22, 2013
Cyber War: Why More May Be Better
In Cyber War Will Not Take Place, Thomas Rid argues that cyber attacks will bring peace.
September 21, 2013
US Military Protects Nuclear Missions From Sequestration
The US Navy and Air Force have reaffirmed that nuclear delivery systems will be shielded from cuts.
September 21, 2013
Why is China Turning Against the United Nations?
A new survey finds that support for the UN is highest in the Asia-Pacific. China is a notable exception.
September 20, 2013
Japan May Shoot Down Chinese Drones
Plus, do drones and unmanned capabilities make conflict more likely? Friday defense links.
September 20, 2013
What Iran Really Learned from the Syrian Crisis
Congressional opposition to the US-Russian deal on Syria underscores the scale of Obama’s challenge on Iran.