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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 Indicts 4 Members of Chinese Military for Equifax Data Breach
By Ankit Panda
The 2017 Equifax breach represented a major act of economic espionage, the U.S. attorney general said.
Taiwan Scrambles Fighters to Intercept Chinese Military Aircraft
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese aircraft encircled Taiwan and returned to China through the Miyako Strait.
Iranian Space Launch Attempt Fails
By Ankit Panda
Iran's attempt to insert a satellite into orbit failed.
The Road to a Nuclear Breakout: Comparing Iran and North Korea
By Nah Liang Tuang
There are enough disturbing parallels between Pyongyang and Tehran’s nuclear ambitions that the latter’s recent threat to leave the NPT needs to be decisively addressed.
FBI Director Warns of Ongoing Russian ‘Information Warfare’
By Associated Press
FBI Director Chris Wray said Wednesday that Russia is engaged in "information warfare" heading into the 2020 presidential election.
US Adds ‘Low Yield’ Nuclear Weapon to Its Submarine Arsenal
By Associated Press
The U.S. military has deployed a new addition to its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Intercepts Chinese Military Aircraft 523 Times in 9 Months
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has seen a rise in the number of Chinese military aircraft approaching Japanese airspace over the last nine months.
US Demands More From Taliban on Ceasefire Before Deal
By Associated Press
The U.S. secretary of state demanded seriousness from the Taliban before signing a deal that would lead to Afghanistan peace talks and a withdrawal of American troops from the country.
Trade Deal or No, China Will Continue Its Cyberattacks
By Lee Clark
China has long been engaged in a constant multivector campaign of cyber aggression against the U.S. and allies.
South China Sea: US Littoral Combat Ship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation
By Ankit Panda
The FONOP marked the first known operation in the area so far in 2020.
Harvard Researcher Charged Over Undisclosed China Links
By Ankit Panda
Charles Lieber, a prominent Harvard University nanoscience researcher, was arrested and charged on Tuesday.
‘Five Eyes’ Countries Eye Expanded Cooperation Amid North Korea Challenges
By Ankit Panda
The scope of the cooperation may extend beyond North Korea’s ballistic missiles.