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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.
In a Crisis, Could China Coerce Taiwan Through Cyberspace?
By Seamus Boyle
It’s important to understand China’s approach to offensive cyber operations in a potential Taiwan Strait crisis falling below the threshold of war.
Will Kim Jong Un Meet With Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida?
By Mitch Shin
Amid the stalled nuclear talks between the U.S. and North Korea, Japan seeks to hold a summit meeting with North Korea.
How Would India Respond in a Taiwan Contingency?
By Jagannath Panda
As bilateral ties strengthen, will India disrupt its ambiguous Taiwan policy?
Greece Charts a Course in the Indo-Pacific
By Rushali Saha
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was the chief guest at the Raisina Dialogue, a clear indication of Athens’ growing interest in the region.
The Philippines’ Transparency Over the South China Sea: Quo Vadis?
By Huynh Tam Sang
Manila's transparency strategy needs to go beyond “name and shame” campaigns.
Most Experts Agree: China Isn’t About to Invade Taiwan
By Alexis von Sydow
A new report from the Swedish National China Centre finds that forecasts consistently rate the risk of armed conflict in the Taiwan strait as low.
India and the Red Sea Imbroglio
By Anil Golani and Radhey Tambi
India, with its traditionally close ties with Iran and its increasing influence in the region, may have a role to play in alleviating the present crisis.
The Asia-Pacific Holds the Key to Tackling Overfishing
By Christine McDaniel
The world can secure its fisheries, but much of Asia still needs to get on board with WTO rules on fishing subsidies.
Taiwan Protests After China Boards a Tourist Boat Near Kinmen Island
By Christopher Bodeen
China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Kinmen after two Chinese fishermen drowned while fleeing the Taiwanese coast guard.
Why Russia’s Latest Space Weapon Is So Dangerous
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Bringing the nuclear element into space, be it a nuclear weapon or a nuclear-powered counterspace weapon, will have serious repercussions.
The Prospects for Taiwan-EU Cooperation
By Francis Shin
Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te wants to bolster economic and security cooperation with the EU. Will Europe be able to meet Taiwan halfway?
Indian Ocean Leaders Warn of Threats to Shipping, Stability
By Grant Wyeth
The more direct, yet undeclared, theme of the Indian Ocean Conference was China.