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June 18, 2021
Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy
By Noto Suoneto and Ananta Evander
Nearly two years on from his surprise appointment, how do the efforts of the Indonesian Defense Minister hold up?
June 17, 2021
Are Nuclear Weapons Gaining New Salience in National Security Strategies?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Nuclear states are clearly planning for the long-term future of their nuclear capabilities.
June 16, 2021
Indonesia Clinches Deal for 8 Italian-Made Frigates
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement represents one part of a sharp planned increase in Indonesia's defense spending.
June 15, 2021
US Navy’s Zumwalt Destroyers to Carry 12 Hypersonic Weapons in 2025
By Steven Stashwick
The 2022 U.S. Navy budget plans add details about hypersonic deployment.
June 11, 2021
India’s Submarine Saga
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi approved a proposal to purchase six conventional submarines, but given past delays it’s not clear that India’s naval woes will dissipate anytime soon.
June 08, 2021
How Chinese Unmanned Platforms Could Degrade Taiwan’s Air Defense and Disable a US Navy Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A fictional war scenario showcases how emerging technological capabilities could be used in a future Sino-U.S. military confrontation over Taiwan.
June 03, 2021
Pentagon’s 2022 Budget Cuts Ships to Modernize
By Steven Stashwick
The U.S. Navy proposes to build fewer vessels and make more cuts in order to recapitalize the fleet.
June 03, 2021
Chinese Overflight Highlights Malaysia’s Need for a Stronger Military Deterrent
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The country will only face growing threats to its maritime sovereignty in the years to come.
June 02, 2021
What Would a Modern ‘National Flagship’ Actually Look Like?
By Jacob Parakilas
Does a royal yacht, like the one planned by the U.K., actually have a role to play in modern statecraft?
May 28, 2021
Philippines Set to Receive Turkish-Made Attack Helicopters
By Nick Aspinwall
The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.
May 28, 2021
China’s PLA Upgrades Its Forces Along Disputed Border With India
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite continuing talks between India and China, military preparations clearly are continuing, too.
May 21, 2021
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Military Lessons for South Korea?
By Schoni Song
The advent of suicide drones and cheap rockets necessitates rethinking South Korea's defense strategy.
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