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What’s Next for Indonesia’s Submarine Program?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state continues to try to boost its capabilities on this front despite the difficulties it faces.
Japanese Fighters Intercept Chinese Spy Plane in Sea of Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force intercepted a Chinese surveillance aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on August 29.
What’s Behind France’s First Vietnam Air Force Mission?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a significant development in the bilateral defense relationship and the wider region.
Senior Chinese General in Russia for SCO Peace Mission 2018 Counterterror Exercises
By Ankit Panda
Li Zuocheng, the chief of the Chinese Central Military Commission's Joint Staff Department, is in Russia.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft to Commence Trial Flights on Water
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the completion of flight tests on land, China’s largest amphibious aircraft is now set to undergo flight trials on water.
Are Fears of a Chinese Port Facility on Manus Island Justified?
By Ankit Panda
Manus Island would be a strategic outpost for China, astride the western Pacific Ocean.
With Rumored 'Training Camp,' China's Afghanistan Presence Set to Grow
By Catherine Putz
A larger regional view helps shed light on China’s increasing activities in Afghanistan.
Is the Trade War Impacting US Views of China?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new survey hints at the (limited) impact of government policy on public opinion.
What China Can Learn From the US-Mexico Deal
By Bonnie Girard
Reading the tea leaves of President Trump’s announced trade breakthrough.
The Folly of Great Expectation From India-China Relations
By Radhey Tambi
The Chinese defense minister's visit to India is not a cure-all for what ails the relationship.
Russia Kicks Off Work on Engine for Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Russian Navy research institute has reportedly commenced work on engine designs for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
A New Philippines Military Boost for RIMPAC 2020?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the suggestion that Manila could boost its participation next time around.