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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.
India, Russia to Hold Joint Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint Indo-Russian naval drill is scheduled to kick off on December 14.
Just How Wide-Reaching Are China's Economic Espionage Efforts?
By Robert Farley
Chinese economic espionage was never limited to just the United States or just one industry.
Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia Offensive in Retrospective
By Robert Farley
Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia campaign is among the most successful series of military operations ever conducted.
China Protests Japan Fighter Scramble Over Miyako Strait Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Chinese military aircraft return to the Miyako Strait.
Trump: 'I Don't Know Why' US Is Bound by 'One China' Policy
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. president-elect's latest remarks suggest that his administration could review the "one China" policy.
Asia Is in the Grip of a Transnational Crime Crisis
By Roderic Broadhurst
Yet governments are looking the other way.
Despite Rising Violence, Some Promising Trends in Afghanistan
By Adam Wunische
A recent survey shows that, while many problems persist in Afghanistan, there are some positive developments.
The EU’s Own 'Pivot to Asia'
By The Diplomat
An interview with Fraser Cameron.
The British Are Coming… To the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Vietnam gets to reclaiming land in the Spratly Islands and Taiwan celebrates 70 years of Taiping Island.
US Sanctions Against China Over the East and South China Seas: A Serious Proposal?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill that would force U.S. sanctions against China over its maritime behavior.
Where Are China and Japan on Maritime Talks?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As Beijing and Tokyo kick off yet another round of maritime consultations, it is worth looking at where things stand.
The Real Trouble with Trump’s Taiwan Call
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The true uncertainties Trump's phone calls raise have been missed amid some of the sensationalist speculation.