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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 defense and security issues in the Asia-Pacific.
April 23, 2021
Insider Threats and Nuclear Security During a Pandemic
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Insider threats targeting nuclear plants have always been a concern. A stressful pandemic exacerbates those existing risks.
April 22, 2021
Integrating Japan Into an Expanded ‘Five Eyes’ Alliance
By Philip Citowicki
A graduated process of integration is a more likely and feasible route than Japan's sudden elevation to membership.
April 20, 2021
Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of Russia
By Robert Farley
Rather than establish a separate space force, Russia has determined that space should be integrated with other aerospace assets.
April 20, 2021
The EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in 10 Points
By Eva Pejsova
The main takeaways from the European Union's long-awaited strategy document on the Indo-Pacific region.
April 19, 2021
Managing the Military Problem of Space: The Case of India
By Robert Farley
Different countries have approached the military aspects of space in different ways. Here’s India’s approach.
April 19, 2021
China and Artificial Intelligence
By Sara Hsu
China has made technological strides in the AI field. Should that be viewed as a threat?
April 16, 2021
Fresh Calls for Space Security Governance Measures Unlikely to Yield Results
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Progress will probably require developing small, technical agreements given that big, all-encompassing agreements have proven too difficult under current international circumstances.
April 15, 2021
Chinese Militia Vessels Departing Contested South China Sea Reef
By Steven Stashwick
Over 200 Chinese ships occupied Whitsun Reef for several weeks. Only a handful remain.
April 15, 2021
Biden Announces Plan for US Exit from Afghan War, Urges Attention to Future Challenges
By Catherine Putz
"No one wants to say that we should be in Afghanistan forever. But they insist that now is not the right moment to leave,” Biden rebuffs critics, charting a U.S. exit from its longest war.
April 13, 2021
Official: Iran to Enrich Uranium to 60%, Highest Level Ever
By Jon Gambrell
Following an Israeli attack on the Nantaz nuclear facility, Tehran has doubled down on its nuclear goals, raising the specter of regional crisis.
April 09, 2021
Iran Frees South Korean Ship Held Amid Dispute Over Funds
By Isabel Debre and Jon Gambrel
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said Iran released the tanker and its captain after seizing the vessel in January.
April 09, 2021
Welcome to the Fog of More
By Jacob Parakilas
There’s a deeper problem with how we perceive the world than misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda: it’s that we expect that big data means better understanding.
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