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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.
October 27, 2020
India and US Hold Third Annual Defense and Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue
By Abhijnan Rej
The readouts from the opening remarks of the ministers as well as the joint statement from the meeting indicate the breadth and depth of India-U.S. strategic cooperation.
October 24, 2020
Chinese Misbehavior Increases Support for Taiwan
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan and on other countries is generating greater sympathy and support for Taiwan.
October 23, 2020
Poll Shows Increase in American Support for Defending Taiwan
By Bonnie S. Glaser and Mathew P. Funaiole
U.S. public support for Taiwan’s defense – as evidenced by a recent CSIS study – is also critical to deterring Chinese military action.
October 22, 2020
How to Make a Sharp-edged Quad Work
By Abhijnan Rej
India’s recent decision to include Australia in the Malabar exercises is a significant step toward a militarized Quad. But what should the grouping keep in mind going forward?
October 21, 2020
Sweden Becomes Latest – and Among Most Forceful – to Ban Huawei From 5G
By Shannon Tiezzi
In its decision, Sweden minced no words about either the ban or the threat posed by China.
October 20, 2020
Just Restart New START: Timing is Running Out for Nuclear Stability
By Daniel R. DePetris
The New START accord expires in about four months and coming up with a whole new agreement seems unlikely to happen.
October 19, 2020
What Does the New Asia Power Index Say About the Quad?
By Abhijnan Rej
The Lowy index points to a grim bipolar future for Asia.
October 19, 2020
Is the Quad Bound by Values or Interests?
By Grant Wyeth
Is the Quad really made up of “vibrant and pluralistic democracies with shared values”?
October 17, 2020
Five Eyes Defense Ministers Meet Amid Widening Agenda
By Abhijnan Rej
Five Eyes consultations are becoming more frequent. But is that necessarily a good thing?
October 17, 2020
India and China Discuss Military Disengagement in Ladakh — Again
By Abhijnan Rej
An Indian media report suggests the current discussions are substantive in nature.
October 16, 2020
Hedging, Over Commitment, and the Escalating Risk of Conflict in Southeast Asia
By Hunter Marston and Thomas Bruce
The U.S.-China rivalry is turning Southeast Asia into a major potential flashpoint.
October 16, 2020
Trump Has Undermined His Own Quad Goals
By Mohamed Zeeshan
A shared threat from China should have led Australia, India, and Japan to rally behind the U.S. Why hasn’t that happened?
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