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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.
Will Northeast Asia's 2015 Be Overshadowed by War History?
By Ankit Panda
2015 is the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. How will Northeast Asia handle the milestone?
5 APAC Security Trends to Watch in 2015
By Robert Farley
Flashpoints' Robert Farley outlines five trends to follow in the Asia-Pacific in 2015.
China and Vietnam Eschew Megaphone Diplomacy
By Carl Thayer
The two rivals agree to "properly settle" their maritime disputes.
Russia Considers a Fighters-For-Food Deal with Argentina
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Indian defense coproduction, India-Pakistan relations, the JSDF in 2015, and more. Year-end links.
The Top 5 Achievements of Chinese Diplomacy in 2014
By Dingding Chen
Despite some challenges, 2014 was a very good year for China’s diplomacy; 2015 will be more or less the same.
India: Indian Ocean First Responder?
By Ankit Panda
India's response to the Maldivian plea for assistance over a water crisis shouldn't be overlooked.
US, South Korea, Japan Start Sharing Intelligence on North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The United States will serve as an intermediary for intelligence sharing between Japan and South Korea on North Korea.
A Holiday Primer on Salami Slicing
By Robert Farley
How to approach the complex problem of "salami slicing" in the South and East China Seas.
Japan: ‘No Dispute’ Over the Senkaku/Diaoyu
By Ryan Scoville
Japanese officials have made clear the country’s position on the East China Sea disputes.
Can the White House Make Kimchi out of Cabbage in the Sony Hack?
By Klée Aiken
The White House may have overstepped in its initial response to the cyber hack.
Indian Ocean Tsunami: 10 Years Later
By Ankit Panda
Plus, more on the Sony Pictures hack, Afghan security, and intelligence failures. Mid-week links.
North Korea's Internet Outage: Whodunit?
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. government probably wasn't responsible for the North Korean Internet outage.