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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.
February 19, 2020
What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?
By Robert Farley
More information about Japan’s next generation fighter concept has emerged.
February 18, 2020
US Defense Secretary Says Taliban Deal Is Promising But Not Without Risk
By Associated Press
Ahead of a formal announcement of the seven-day "reduction in violence" deal, the U.S. defense secretary said it was time to give peace a chance in Afghanistan through a political negotiation.
February 18, 2020
Could the Sukhoi Su-57 Be For Export? For China?
By Robert Farley
The prospect of the Su-57 for export seemed absurd a while ago, but that may be changing.
February 16, 2020
Questions About China’s DF-17 and a Nuclear Capability
By Ankit Panda
Does the DF-17 really have a nuclear role?
February 15, 2020
US Navy Ohio-Class Sub Test Launches Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted a ballistic missile test launch from a submerged submarine in the Pacific Ocean on February 12.
February 14, 2020
What the Tale of ‘Crypto AG’ Reveals About the Nature of US Overseas Espionage
By Robert Farley
A new exposé sheds light on an audacious U.S. long-term espionage effort.
February 13, 2020
US, Taliban Close to ‘Reduction in Violence’ Agreement
By Associated Press
What’s on offer: a seven-day reduction of violence.
February 11, 2020
Will the United States Develop a New Type of Nuclear Warhead?
By Ankit Panda
What exactly is the "W93 warhead program"?
February 11, 2020
US Indicts 4 Members of Chinese Military for Equifax Data Breach
By Ankit Panda
The 2017 Equifax breach represented a major act of economic espionage, the U.S. attorney general said.
February 10, 2020
Taiwan Scrambles Fighters to Intercept Chinese Military Aircraft
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese aircraft encircled Taiwan and returned to China through the Miyako Strait.
February 10, 2020
Iranian Space Launch Attempt Fails
By Ankit Panda
Iran's attempt to insert a satellite into orbit failed.
February 08, 2020
The Road to a Nuclear Breakout: Comparing Iran and North Korea
By Nah Liang Tuang
There are enough disturbing parallels between Pyongyang and Tehran’s nuclear ambitions that the latter’s recent threat to leave the NPT needs to be decisively addressed.
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