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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.
Japan to Set Up New Police Unit for the Senkakus
By Ankit Panda
The new unit will be tasked with preventing illegal landings on the disputed islands.
What Exactly Did Pakistan’s Prime Minister Say About the Country’s Nuclear Weapons?
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan’s nuclear policy remains unchanged.
The United States Tests a New GLCM: What Next?
By Robert Farley
The test of a hobbled-together ground-launched cruise missile marks a new era.
Book Review: China Ascendant: Its Rise and Implications
By Apurv Kumar Mishra
A new book offers a refreshing non-Western perspective on the implications of China’s rise.
China’s Dominance on Display in the South China Sea
By Trinh Le
Beijing’s repeated provocative actions in the South China Sea leaves the region worse off.
South China Sea: Pentagon Slams China's 'Bullying' Behavior Against Vietnam
By Ankit Panda
The statement follows an intensification of Chinese activity.
North Korea: 'Strategic Security' Can't Be Given Away for Sanctions Relief
By Ankit Panda
The statement follows weeks of intensified North Korean short-range missile testing.
Guaranteeing Peace With North Korea
By Patrick M. Cronin and Ryan Neuhard
If North Korea is serious about giving up its nukes for security guarantees, here's how the US should proceed.
From ‘No First Use’ to ‘No, First Use?’
By Ankit Panda
Is India’s nuclear policy heading into uncharted waters?
North Korea Continues 2019 Missile Test Flurry With New Short-Range Missile Launches
By Ankit Panda
The 6th test event since late-July included the second known launches of a new type of short-range missile.
Foreign Ministers of China, Japan, South Korea Set to Meet Amid Seoul-Tokyo Tensions
By Ankit Panda
Can the Northeast Asian trilateral leaders’ meeting materialize this year?
Indian Defense Minister: ‘Circumstances’ May Lead to Review of Nuclear ‘No First Use’ Policy
By Ankit Panda
Will India abandon its ‘no first use’ pledge?