Asia Defense

The acquisition of SSNs represents a significant step in enhancing India’s deterrence in the Indian Ocean. But India will need help in the endeavor, and France is the most attractive partner. 

Japan aims to bolster capabilities to defend and recapture remote islands, especially in its southwestern Nansei island chain.

For the 11th year in a row, the budget draft set a new record for national defense spending as Japan continues to pursue its Defense Buildup Program.

Moving away from the quest for military primacy would provide a more stable basis for the South Korea-U.S. alliance – one not reliant on having conservatives in government in Seoul.

Tokyo is rapidly acquiring missile-laden combat frigates to counter China and Russia in the East China Sea and the broader Indo-Pacific theater.

In modernizing the Indonesian Navy's surface fleet, Jakarta should anticipate changes to the nature of conflict.

Although China continues to employ military force as a primary tool for deterring Taiwan, the recent series of military activities differs significantly from previous operations.

The Australia-Japan-U.S. partnership might be at the core of the three countries’ regional deterrence strategy, but it will only ever be as strong as its weakest link. 

By invoking North Korean infiltration as a justification for his political moves, Yoon revived one of Washington’s great fears: entrapment in a conflict triggered by an ally’s recklessness.

The world should focus not only on the PLA’s daily violation sorties but also on the near-weekly joint combat readiness patrols.

Every major step taken during the Hasina administration is now subject to change – including Bangladesh’s first formalized military modernization blueprint.