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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.
What the Berlin Airlift Can Teach Us About the South China Sea
By Ngo Di Lan
The U.S. failure to counter China’s “gray zone” tactics stems from a lack of will, not a lack of options.
US Air Force Flies 2 B-52H Bombers Over East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two bombers flew an 11-hour mission over the East China Sea and Sea of Japan on January 28.
Taiwan's 20th Century Brush With a Nuclear Capability
By Robert Farley
Just how close was Taipei to going nuclear?
Is the Indian Military Capable of Executing the Cold Start Doctrine?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How quickly can India mobilize and coordinate an armored thrust into Pakistani territory?
Is This the Worst Intelligence Chief in the US Army’s History?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Charles Willoughby, General Douglas MacArthur’s intelligence chief during the Korean War, bears responsibility for one of the U.S. Army’s biggest military disasters.
China and the World-Island
By Francis P. Sempa
Today's strategists should keep Mackinder in mind when looking at China's efforts across Eurasia and Africa.
The US 2019 Missile Defense Review: A View From Asia
By Joy Mitra
The U.S. Missile Defense Review will reverberate down Asia’s strategic chain.
Ahead of Second Summit, Kim Jong Un Expresses ’Great Satisfaction’ at Letter From Trump
By Ankit Panda
The North Korean leader expressed his willingness to meet Trump for a second summit.
Japan Intercepts Russian Spy Plane
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese fighters intercepted a Russian Navy maritime patrol aircraft over the Sea of Japan on January 17.
2019 Kicks Off With US and Allies Present in Indo-Pacific’s Disputed Waters
By Ankit Panda
The United States is networking with allies across the South and East China Seas.
Nuclear-Capable Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes in Russia, Killing 3 Crew Members
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tu-22M3 bomber crashed while trying to land at an airbase in northern Russia.
Russia and Japan: No Closer to a Kuril Islands Breakthrough
By Ankit Panda
Abe and Putin’s latest meeting brings the two sides no closer to a breakthrough.