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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.
Revealed: Why China Is Selling Submarines to Pakistan
By Benjamin David Baker
Does the sale represent a step in China’s possible ambitions to have a toehold in the Indian Ocean?
No More Dangerous Intercepts for US, China Miltary Aircraft?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A few days after another "unsafe" intercept by a Chinese jet, the US and China finalized rules for aerial encounters.
Actually, US-China Relations are Remarkably Normal
By Robert Farley
China and the United States have a fairly normal relationship that they shouldn't take for granted.
India, China to Hold Military Exercise Despite Border Skirmish
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing and New Delhi will hold the fifth iteration of their ‘Hand-in-Hand’ exercises.
Hybrid Warfare With Chinese Characteristics
By Benjamin David Baker
From Sun Tzu to Xi Jinping: Russia isn’t the only one who knows hybrid warfare.
The Truth About US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
US patrols within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands have a complicated legal basis.
The Limits of a US-China Cyber Deal
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yes, a potential US-China cyber deal is important, but it will leave many key issues unresolved.
How Do We Predict the Impact of US-China Relations on International Politics?
By Robert Farley
A new book by two political scientists helps us think about long-term predictions for the world.
Philippines Welcomes Japan's New Security Legislation
By Ankit Panda
Manila is pleased to see Japan's new security laws adopted.
Obama: Cyber Theft ‘an Act of Aggression’ but US and China Can Develop Norms
By Graham Webster
The White House recently suggested that Washington and Beijing could lead the world in developing norms for cyberspace.
With Security Pledge, US Tech Firms in China Face a Tough Choice
By Ankit Panda
For U.S. companies in China, there are two options: comply with draconian Chinese anti-terror laws or leave the market.
The Chinese Cyber Threat in the South China Sea
By Anni Piiparinen
ASEAN needs to get serious about the role of cyberspace in conflicts over the South China Sea.