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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.
US, Indonesian Navies Conduct Air Patrol Exercise in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The United States and Indonesia carried out an air patrol exercise over the increasingly tense Natuna Archipelago.
The Great Chinese Lie About Taiwan
By J. Michael Cole
Taiwan wants many things. War isn't on that list.
Relax, China's Island-Building in the South China Sea Is No Threat
By Dingding Chen
Despite its seeming threat, China's activities remain peaceful and defensive in nature.
AIIB: Who's a Revisionist Anyway?
By Robert Farley
Not all revisionists are global revisionists.
A New Way to Resolve South China Sea Disputes?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A retired U.S. admiral suggests an out-of-the-box solution.
The End of the American Way of War?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military's technological superiority is slipping, says Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work.
Is Russia More Powerful Than China in Cyberspace?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent intrusions by Russian hackers indicate that Moscow's cyber espionage activities are expanding.
23 Countries Want India's Help in Yemen Evacuation Operations
By Ankit Panda
India's success in evacuating its citizens from Yemen hasn't gone unnoticed.
Recap: A Community Conversation with Flashpoints Authors
By Ankit Panda & Alexandre Dor
On March 31, 2015, Flashpoints authors spoke to Reddit's /r/geopolitics community. Here are the highlights.
Why Kissinger’s South China Sea Approach Won’t Work
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Why an ideal approach to resolving the issue might not work so well in practice.
New Openings for India in the US-Iran Thaw
By Harsh V. Pant
As the United States and Iran head toward a broader rapprochement, what does India stand to gain?
China Evacuates Foreign Nationals from Yemen
By Ankit Panda
China just evacuated foreign nationals from 10 countries from a war zone.