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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.
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.
Interview: What Prospects for Korean Unification?
By Rafał Tomański
Cho Han-bum of the Korea Institute for National Unification on inter-Korean relations and the specifics of unification.
Australia and South Korea to Deepen Defense Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense and foreign ministers of both countries agreed to a new defense and security cooperation blueprint.
How India Fought Pakistan 50 Years Ago
By Rohan Joshi
Fifty years ago, India and Pakistan fought a war that would change the subcontinent forever.
South China Sea: Satellite Imagery Shows China’s Buildup on Fiery Cross Reef
By Victor Robert Lee
The new capabilities may include sophisticated over-the-horizon radar.