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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.
Lawfare or Warfare?: History, International Law and Geo-Strategy
By Carl Thayer
The Diplomat's Carl Thayer reports on Vietnam's Da Nang conference on the status of the Paracel Islands.
US to Sell India Submarine-Launched Missiles
By Zachary Keck
On Tuesday, the Pentagon announced Washington will be selling India submarine-launched Harpoon missiles.
Threat Theory and Japan's Collective Self-Defense
By Ankit Panda
Japan's collective self-defense resolution crystallizes a greater Japanese threat for Beijing.
After China: The Proliferation of Cruise Missiles
By Robert Farley
China may be demonstrating to its neighbors just how valuable cruise missiles can be.
Will China's Nine Dashes Ever Turn Into One Line?
By Ankit Panda
Why does Beijing keep its dashed-line claim to the South China Sea?
China’s 10 Red Lines in the South China Sea
By Harry Kazianis
With the publication of its latest map, China has declared “mapware” in the Western Pacific.
China Tests New Unmanned Mini Sub
By Zachary Keck
The Haiyan autonomous UUV could greatly enhance China’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Mongolia Hosts Exercise Khaan Quest 2014
By Ankit Panda
The exercise involves over 1,000 troops with 23 nations observing or participating in the drill.
Was Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement Successful?
By J. Michael Cole
Did Taiwan's Sunflower Movement succeed?
Surface Warfare Must Take the Offensive
By RADM Thomas S. Rowden
In an A2/AD world, Surface Warfare must “go on the offensive” to enable future power projection.
China Is a Different Kind of Global Power
By Dingding Chen
Don't expect China to become another United States. It's a good thing that China is just being China.
US Marines Plan Insurgent Amphibious Assaults
By Zachary Keck
A senior officer said the Marines will not undertake amphibious assaults in the mold of Iwo Jima in the future.