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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 Marine Investigated in Killing of Transgender Filipino
By Ankit Panda
Plus, images of the J-10B, North Korea threatens not to return U.S. troop remains, and more. Mid-week links.
Vietnam's Extensive Strategic Partnership with Japan
By Carl Thayer
Vietnam's relationship with Japan has an important security component that is growing and evolving.
South Korea Seeks Offensive Cyber Capabilities
By Zachary Keck
With North Korean cyber attacks on the rise, South Korea is acquiring preemptive cyber strike capabilities.
It's Time for a Little Heterodoxy in Naval Strategy
By Robert Farley
It's time to remember some of the more forgotten naval strategists.
US General: Our Aerial Encounters with China Largely Safe
By Shannon Tiezzi
The top US Air Force commander in the Pacific said the U.S., China, and Japan largely avoid dangerous midair incidents.
Chinese Fisherman Killed By South Korea's Coast Guard
By Zachary Keck
A Chinese fisherman was killed on Friday by South Korean Coast Guard officers trying to board his ship.
US Joins Southeast Asia's War on Piracy
By Ankit Panda
The United States recently became the 20th member of ReCAAP.
From 'Looking' East to 'Acting' East: India’s Own Pivot to Asia
By Michael Kugelman & Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
Under Modi, India has gone from merely "looking east" to acting east, and that's good news for Indo-U.S. relations.
China's Not Happy About the US-India Statement on the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
According to a Chinese statement, the U.S. and India should play no role in resolving South China Sea disputes.
The US and China Need to Cooperate on North Korea
By Dingding Chen
Kim Jong-un’s ‘divide and conquer’ strategy won't work. It is time for North Korea to open up to the world.
China Builds Military Airstrip in Disputed South China Sea
By Zachary Keck
The new military airstrip is part of China's ongoing effort to strengthen its ability to patrol the South China Sea.
Joining Forces in South China Sea Defense Procurement
By Nah Liang Tuang
Vietnam and the Philippines could better defend their territory through economies of scale.