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military
Taiwan's New Source for Submarine Tech?
Could Taipei be looking to an East Asian neighbor for assistance with its submarine program?
Friday Flashpoints – Our Weekend Reading List
The Diplomat’s Editor selects the top five defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend reading pleasure.
Iran Is Not Using P5+1 Talks to Stall For Time
Many continue to argue that Iran is “running out the clock.” Tehran’s behavior suggests otherwise.
Four Lessons of the Falklands War
“The war could have turned out much differently. Had Argentine ordnance performed better, Thatcher might have been thrown out of power.”
Star Trek Meets the U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy announced at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition to deploy for the first time a solid-state laser aboard a ship in FY 2014.
What Does North Korea Want?
Maybe now we know why Dennis Rodman said Kim Jung-un wanted President Obama to call him — to present his wish list.
Red Star Over the Indian Ocean?
” one contact with a suspected Chinese submarine took place 90 km from Indian soil in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.”
North Korea's Real Message
Understanding the real message behind DPRK threats can help to avoid any missteps that could lead to war.
Friday Flashpoints – Our Weekend Reading List
The Diplomat’s Editor selects the top five defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend reading pleasure.
The State of U.S.-China Competition
“The mainland can concentrate all of its military might against a fraction of U.S. strength…in its own geographic environs”
North Korea and the Fallacy of Accidental Wars
Few wars happen by accident. Given the situation on the Korean Peninsula, a war seems unlikely, as none of the combatants stand to benefit.
North Korea Cramping China’s Anti-Access Style
N. Korea’s threats will have a long term impact on E. Asia’s military balance for years — maybe at China’s expense.