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China’s Aircraft Carrier is South China Sea Bound
Plus, Pakistan unveiled its first two domestically built drones. Tuesday defense and security links.
Interservice Harmony and Australia’s Near Abroad
Canberra’s middle status simplifies life for Australia’s military in many ways. The US should take note.
China Imposes Restrictions on Air Space Over Senkaku Islands
By establishing the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone, China is trying to create new facts in the air.
America’s Undersea Advantage is Eroding
With the U.S. Navy’s diminishing submarines and outdated armaments, the undersea balance in Asia is changing.
Will China’s New Stealth Drone Fly From Aircraft Carriers?
Beijing’s first “UFO-like” stealth combat drone conducted its first flight test on Thursday.
Iran Deploys Submarine to India & Sri Lanka
A submarine-escorted naval fleet set sail from southern Iran for Mumbai and Colombo on Wednesday.
The US Renounces the Monroe Doctrine?
On Monday, John Kerry declared that “the era of the Monroe Doctrine is over.” Don’t believe him.
Russia as a U.S.-China Battleground State
The strategic triangle from the Cold War is returning. Only this time, Russia is the prize.
The Geopolitics of a US-Iran Détente
Sanctions, centrifuges and personalities aren’t the only forces pushing Iran and the U.S. toward a détente.
Not All Conflict Is Irrational
Were states to get into a tussle over the Arctic someday, they wouldn’t necessarily be irrational.
How to Do Soft Power Right
Relief efforts don’t have to be completely altruistic, but interests shouldn’t dictate action.
Should America ‘Spread the Theater’ in Asia?
In applying a football metaphor to the Indo-Pacific the US Navy ought to ask itself some hard questions.