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Flashpoints
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.
April 07, 2020
US Navy Official Apologizes for Calling Fired Captain ‘Stupid’
By Associated Press
Thomas Modly was forced to apologize after a broadside against the fired commander of a coronavirus-stricken U.S. aircraft carrier.
April 07, 2020
China Takes Aim at Calls for Taiwanese Membership of WHO in India
By Ankit Panda
The contrasts between China and Taiwan are becoming more apparent during this pandemic.
April 07, 2020
South China Sea: US State Department Criticizes China for Reported Ramming, Sinking of Vietnamese Fishing Boat
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. State Department said it was “seriously concerned” by the incident.
April 07, 2020
Taliban Warn Peace Deal With US Near Breaking Point
By Associated Press
A Taliban statement warned of more violence if the U.S. and Afghan government continue alleged violations of the Feb. 29 deal.
April 06, 2020
South China Sea and the Coronavirus: New Vietnam-China Incident Spotlights Old Realities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The sinking of a Vietnamese vessel last week is a tangible remainder of the need to pay attention to the South China Sea flashpoint even amid the focus on COVID-19.
April 06, 2020
How the Vietnam War Fused the Modern American Right
By Robert Farley
The domestic political effects of the Vietnam War have been far-reaching.
April 03, 2020
France’s Innovative Maritime Security Engagement in the Indo-Pacific
By Nicolas Regaud
With a wide range of activities and capabilities, France is making contributions to maritime security throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
April 03, 2020
US Navy Fires Captain Who Sought Help for Virus-Stricken Ship
By Associated Press
The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus on his ship was fired by Navy leaders.
April 03, 2020
Nearly 3,000 Sailors to Leave US Navy Carrier Amid Virus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Nearly 3,000 sailors aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier where the coronavirus has spread will be taken off the ship by Friday, according to U.S. Navy officials.
April 01, 2020
US Aircraft Carrier Captain Seeks Crew Isolation as Virus Spreads
By Associated Press
The captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his roughly 5,000 crew members on shore.
March 31, 2020
‘Choppy Waters’ Await US Navy as Virus Strikes Aircraft Carrier
By Associated Press
The U.S. Navy is scrambling to contain its first at-sea outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
March 31, 2020
North Korea Lashes out at Pompeo, With New Foreign Ministry Department
By Ankit Panda
North Korea has threatened the United States with “payback.”
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