Chinese Military

The Chinese Communist Party’s placement of regime security over national security interests is typical of autocracies. It’s also very dangerous.

This year marks five decades since the Indo-China war. So why can’t India seem to get over it?

The Diplomat’s Assistant Editor Harry Kazianis sits down with Roger Cliff of the Rand Corporation to discuss China’s much talked about anti-ship missile, the DF-21D.

India and China take a major confidence building step by establishing an institutionalized border mechanism.

The U.S. Navy focus on Littoral Combat Ships won’t necessarily keep China happy, but they’re still a good idea.

The U.S. Navy focus on Littoral Combat Ships won’t necessarily keep China happy, but they’re still a good idea.

Indian military planners are reshaping the Army in readiness for a potential combined threat from China and Pakistan. Can it “cold start?”

Would Taiwan presidential candidate Tsai Ying-wen be able to maintain good ties with China? It seems unlikely.

The U.S. should be promoting not “managing” ties with Taiwan. This week’s election in Taiwan is a perfect opportunity for a rethink.

A row over the refusal to issue a visa to an Indian officer from Arunachal Pradesh highlights tensions with China.

The U.S. pivot toward the Asia-Pacific has been much commented on. But is it good for U.S. interests?

The U.S. pivot toward the Asia-Pacific has been much commented on. But is it good for U.S. interests?