Region
East Asia
How Is the Coronavirus Shaping South Korea’s Cooperation With China and Northeast Asia?
By Jaeho Hwang
The outbreak is shaping China’s interactions with the world, and South Korea is no exception.
Expanding Influence: China’s Evolving Trade Agreements in the Asia-Pacific
By Michael Sampson
By drawing out negotiations over many years, China increases its economic importance for partner countries – and thus its leverage in talks.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Plans to Procure New Stand-off Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to procure additional air-to-surface and long-range anti-ship missiles for its multirole fighter aircraft.
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.
World Health Organization Tackles Misinformation Over China Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
The WHO says the new epidemic has been accompanied by a massive “infodemic” — an overabundance of information, some accurate and some not.
A First: US Navy Deploys MQ-4C Triton Drones to Guam
By Ankit Panda
The high altitude, long endurance drone will add to U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
Where No Alliance Has Gone Before: US-Japan Military Cooperation in Space
By John Wright
The U.S. and Japan could be the first military alliance to operate in space.
Amid Coronavirus Panic, Taiwan Scrambles to Distinguish Itself From China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Confusion over Taiwan's status has seen flights cancelled as part of broader bans on China traffic.
First Serial-Produced RS-28 Sarmat ICBMs to Enter Service in Russia in 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first serial produced Sarmat IBCMS are expected to enter service next year, according to Russia’s deputy defense minister.
Russia Completes Delivery of Second S-400 Regiment to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the second Russian-made S-400 air defense system regiment to China has reportedly been completed.
US, Japan Conclude 2020 Iteration of Exercise Forest Light Western Army
By Ankit Panda
The exercise brought together the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Future US-France Cooperation: Think Indo-Pacific
By Nilanthi Samaranayake
Does Franco-American cooperation in the Indo-Pacific have room to grow?