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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.
After US Strike on Soleimani, China and Russia Coordinate at UN
By Ankit Panda
Moscow and Beijing are increasingly taking steps in tandem at the Security Council in responding to U.S. actions.
Asia Reassurance Initiative Act: Framework for a US Indo-Pacific Strategy?
By Carl Thayer
ARIA provides a comprehensive framework for U.S. policy and strategy in the Indo- Pacific region.
Making Sense of Iran’s Latest Nuclear Deal Announcement
By Ankit Panda
Tehran’s basic position on the JCPOA has not changed.
India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Nuclear Sites Pursuant to Their Non-Attack Agreement
By Ankit Panda
The exchange of lists is the 29th consecutive one between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Asian Countries Brace to Evacuate Workers in Iraq, Iran
By Associated Press
Asians make up 40 percent of the world's migrants, and Middle Eastern countries are a common destination.
Massive Australian Military Effort to Provide Relief from Raging Bushfires
By Steven Stashwick
Scale of operations show how climate change could challenge capacity for traditional military missions.
The South China Sea: Preventing the Tyranny of the Commons
By Dr. Asyura Salleh
Territorial disputes have exacerbated an ongoing fishery crisis. The only solution is achieving regional fishery management.
Trouble in the Middle East Prompts Pompeo to Postpone Eastern Europe, Central Asia Trip
By Catherine Putz
Once again, U.S. foreign policy engagements elsewhere in the world are truncated because of trouble in the Middle East.
Kim Calls for Measures to Protect North Korea’s Security
By Associated Press
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for his military and diplomats to prepare unspecified "offensive measures" to protect the country's security and sovereignty.
355 or Bust? US Navy Struggles to Grow With Flat Budget
By Robert Farley
A bureaucratic battle rages between the U.S. Navy and the Defense Department, recent memos revealing proposed cuts indicate.
Japan to Send Warship and Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Mideast
By Associated Press
The Japanese government has okayed a divisive plan to send naval troops to the Middle East.
Russia’s Avangard Hypersonic Warhead Officially Enters Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force’s first Avangard-equipped regiment was officially declared combat ready today.