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KMT, DPP Clash over Taiwan Defense Initiatives

KMT, DPP Clash over Taiwan Defense Initiatives

By Brian Hioe
The defense priorities of the DPP, including domestic submarines and civil defense programs, have become targets for the KMT.

Will AUKUS Survive the Trump Administration?

Will AUKUS Survive the Trump Administration?

By Christopher Featherstone
Trump's reelection constitutes crisis time for AUKUS.
Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates

Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates

By Takahashi Kosuke
Will Australia strategically choose Tokyo to strengthen bilateral cooperation? Or will it opt for a German-designed frigate that is familiar to the Royal Australian Navy?

Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand

Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand

By Tita Sanglee
The force has plans to rename itself the Royal Thai Air and Space Force, a recognition of the growing significance of the space domain.

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Has a Chance to Remake the Military For a New Era

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Has a Chance to Remake the Military For a New Era

By Rahmad Budi Harto
Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin comes to office with a wealth of experience, but will face stiff challenges in implementing President Prabowo Subianto's vision.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The Australia-Japan-US Trilateral: Forming Collective Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

The Australia-Japan-US Trilateral: Forming Collective Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

By Hiroshi Nakatani
Any direct deterrent contribution – meaning participation in high-end military operations – will arguably stem from these long-standing and increasingly united U.S. allies.

South Korea’s Dockyards: A New Factor in Korea-US Military Burden-sharing

South Korea’s Dockyards: A New Factor in Korea-US Military Burden-sharing

By James JB Park
Negotiating with Trump will not be easy, but Seoul now possesses more leverage than before.
Prabowo’s Global Vision: Can the Indonesian Military Handle the Pressure?

Prabowo’s Global Vision: Can the Indonesian Military Handle the Pressure?

By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
The new president's ambitious defense diplomacy is placing intense operational demands on the country's armed forces.

The Risks of Oversimplifying Taiwan’s Defense Needs

The Risks of Oversimplifying Taiwan’s Defense Needs

By Liu I-Chen
Calls for Taiwan to allocate 5 or even 10 percent of its GDP to defense – popularized by figures like Donald Trump – risk oversimplifying Taiwan’s unique fiscal and security challenges.

The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance 

The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance 

By Takahashi Kosuke
Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and Yokosuka.

South Korea’s Deepening Dilemma Over Ukraine

South Korea’s Deepening Dilemma Over Ukraine

By Eunwoo Lee
President Yoon faces legal and geopolitical conundrums in his plans for overseas military aid.
Expect the Worst From Russia and North Korea

Expect the Worst From Russia and North Korea

By Dan White
Over the last year, the autocratic regimes in Moscow and Pyongyang have increasingly intertwined their fates via ever deepening commitments and greater escalation.

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