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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.
With the Hangzhou G20, China Demonstrates Its Global Leadership Credentials
By Dingding Chen
It is never easy to be a global leader, but China is determined to become one.
China's Non-Chinese Approach to the South China Sea
By Patrik K. Meyer
Why has China undertaken such a radical departure in its foreign policy approach, as regards the South China Sea?
Russia, Mongolia Hold Joint Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Selenga 2016 military drill kicked off on August 30 and will last until September 7.
10 Years of Fighting Pirates in Asia
By Prakash Panneerselvam
As ReCAAP marks its 10th anniversary, a look back at the achievements.
India, China, and the Future of Global Governance
By B. R. Deepak
India and China will need to work together to increase their roles in the international system.
How Flexible Are US Counter-A2/AD Systems Anyway?
By Robert Farley
Let's think about some of the procurement options available to Washington.
Russia to Send Anti-Submarine Warfare Destroyers to South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China and Russia will hold a joint naval drill in the South China Sea in September.
Iran Deploys New Russian Air Defense System Around Nuclear Site
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Air defenses around the Fordow uranium enrichment facility have purportedly been reinforced by Russian SAMs.
Will an Abe-Xi Meeting Happen on the Sidelines of the 2016 G20 Summit?
By Ankit Panda
The two leaders last met in April 2015.
Don't Be Too Sure About a Stalemated US-China Military Balance
By Robert Farley
There are reasons to believe that the United States will maintain a qualitative technological edge.
China's 'Red Line' Warning to Japan on South China Sea FONOPs Is Here to Stay
By Ankit Panda
Beijing does not dispute reports that its envoy to Tokyo drew a "red line" for Japan in the South China Sea.
Getting the Right World War I Metaphor for a US-China Clash
By Steven Stashwick
The Great War has less to tell us about how a Pacific War might start than what it might look like.