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A Cost-Sharing Conundrum for South Korea and Japan
By Jonathan Stutte
Exorbitant demands from the Trump administration put the already fragile Japan-Korea-U.S. security alliance at risk.
US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Is Heading to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS America recently arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii en route to its new homeport of Sasebo in Japan.
Tsai Ing-wen Calls for Taiwan-US Bilateral Trade Agreement
By Nick Aspinwall
The TAIPEI Act, which passed the U.S. Senate last month, also urges negotiations for an FTA, but political obstacles prevent a deal from happening immediately.
US Defense Secretary Highlights Vietnam as Partner Against Chinese Influence
By Steven Stashwick
During a recent trip to Vietnam, the U.S. defense secretary also announced the transfer of an ex-U.S. Coast Guard cutter to the Vietnamese coast guard.
North Korea Goes Nuclear: A Postmortem
By Denny Roy
How was North Korea able to attain nuclear missiles, despite U.S. opposition, when so many other countries have failed to do so?
Trump’s National Security Advisor and the Future of US-China Relations
By Michael Cerny
Tracing Robert C. O’Brien’s thoughts on China.
US Navy Sends Two Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ships to South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two U.S. Navy littoral combat ships have been conducting missions in the contested waters this month.
US Defense Secretary Esper’s Second Asia Trip Puts Alliances in Focus
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. secretary of defense contends with cost-sharing and other controversies.
US Defense Secretary: US Could Alter Military Drills to Boost North Korea Talks
By Associated Press
Mark Esper said that he is open to the possibility of altering U.S. military activities in South Korea if it would help advance a diplomatic deal with North Korea.
US Intermediate-Range Missiles in East Asia: Critical Deterrent or Needless Provocation?
By Steven Stashwick
It isn’t clear that the United States necessarily needs land-based intermediate missiles to achieve the missions they are envisioned for.
U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier may not be ready to deploy until 2024, according to recent congressional testimony.
General Dynamics to Begin Construction of First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Sub in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Construction of the first-of-class Columbia could begin in late 2020, according to the CEO of General Dynamics.