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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.
China Performs Another 'Unsafe' Intercept of a US Surveillance Plane
By Cal Wong
That makes two incidents in one month.
Second Korean War: Would NATO Invoke Article 5?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is it time to think through the implications for NATO if war were to break out on the Korean Peninsula?
China Protests as G7 Leaders Call for 'Demilitarization' of East, South China Seas
By Ankit Panda
The G-7 leaders call on parties in the South China Sea to demilitarize features.
North Korea Declares KN-06 Surface-to-Air Missile System Operational After Successful Test
By Ankit Panda
The KN-06 is ready for mass production and deployment, according to Kim Jong-un.
The US Navy's First Trump-Era South China Sea FONOP Just Happened: First Takeaways and Analysis
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. warship finally passes within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef.
Jakarta Bus Terminal Hit With Two Suicide Bombings
By Ankit Panda
The attack appeared to target Jakarta police officers.
3 Reasons Why the US Should Join China's Belt and Road Initiative
By Dingding Chen
Simpy put, it is in the U.S. national interest to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Trump: 2 Nuclear Subs Operating in Korean Waters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a call with the Philippine president, Donald Trump allegedly revealed military secrets. Did he really?
Different Fleets for Different Strategies: Imaging the Future of the US Navy (Part Two)
By Robert Farley
Predictions are hard; especially about the future.
A Holistic Approach to India's Nuclear Doctrine
By Nishant Rajeev
If India is considering a change to its nuclear doctrine, it will need to understand the non-military consequences.
Deterring North Korea
By Masashi Murano
The United States and its allies need to review and reconstruct their multi-layered deterrence strategy.
Vietnam: Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Participates in Major Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s largest warship is currently taking part in a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief drill in Vietnam.