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Will China’s military rival the United States’ in the Pacific? Will Japan abandon the constitutional fetters on its own military? How will India respond to the String of Pearls strategy? The Diplomat has put together a team of leading analysts to offer must-read, regular commentary on the big defence and security issues in the Asia-Pacific.
May 21, 2020
It Is Time for Space Governance Talks
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The window of opportunity for such talks is shrinking, and delay could see space emerge as an active domain for conflict.
May 18, 2020
Assessing China’s Assertiveness at Commodore Reef
By Christian Vicedo
Implications for the future of international law and good order at sea in the South China Sea.
May 15, 2020
Fistfighting in the Himalayas: India and China Go Another Round
By Jeff Smith
The Indo-Chinese borderlands are rumbling again.
May 14, 2020
India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
CDS General Bipin Rawat reiterated doubts about acquiring a third carrier in a recent interview.
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Could Spark a New Era of Piracy in Southeast Asia
By Drake Long
Amid the impending economic disaster from the pandemic, increased crime in Southeast Asian seas is inevitable.
May 13, 2020
Why China’s Technology Theft Poses a Bigger Challenge Than That of the Soviet Union
By Robert Farley
China can better incorporate what it takes to “catch up.”
May 12, 2020
US B-1B Bombers Conduct Indo-Pacific Activities
By Ankit Panda
American B-1Bs conducted flights through the East and South China Seas in recent weeks.
May 12, 2020
Does a US Presidential Military Experience Gap Really Matter?
By Robert Farley
What are the strategic consequences of leadership that lacks direct military experience?
May 12, 2020
China’s Chance to Demonstrate Leadership in the South China Sea
By Harrison Prétat
It’s not too late for Beijing to flip the script in the South China Sea—should it choose to.
May 11, 2020
Japan Protests China Coast Guard Harassment of Fishing Vessel Near Senkaku Islands
By Ankit Panda
China Coast Guard ships chased a Japanese fishing vessel, Japanese authorities said.
May 11, 2020
Taiwan’s Medical Diplomacy in the Caribbean: A Final Stand Against Beijing?
By Jared Ward
Taiwan’s aid in the COVID-19 fight could be its best chance at keeping its remaining diplomatic allies.
May 08, 2020
Should China Worry About the Russia-US Reset?
By (Frank) Ka-Ho Wong
It's unlikely even the coronavirus will be enough to thaw U.S.-Russia ties -- and break China-Russia bonds.
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