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If the U.S. wants to avoid a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, it should help Taiwan develop its missile capabilities.

Some European nations want the 20-year embargo on sales to China lifted. Their arguments are strong, but the arguments for not lifting it are stronger.

The recent standoff between a Philippine Navy vessel and Chinese ships underscored Philippine weaknesses.

Media coverage of a report on China’s military are misleading. There have been fewer surprises than suggested.

The idea that the U.S. can be an aloof offshore balancer in Asia is looking increasingly dated. China will no longer sit idly by and watch its nautical dominance.

AirSea Battle shouldn’t only be about the United States. Working closely with Taiwan could pay dividends and help ensure a stable military balance in the Asia-Pacific.

The standoff between a Philippine warship and Chinese ships is a reminder of South China Sea tensions.

The U.S. and Australia have made clear their distrust of one of the world’s biggest telecoms companies. But their lack of transparency over their concerns does no one any favors.

Hu Jintao may not be as popular with the military as Jiang Zemin. That doesn’t mean there will be a coup.

China’s government warns the military to prepare for an “ideological struggle” as rumors of unrest persist.

Coup rumors in China and India, and a Chinese economic slowdown feature in our weekly roundup of the news you might have missed this week in Asia.

Japan’s defense ministry took a chance opting for the F-35 stealth fighter to replace its aging fleet. But soaring costs could undermine one of America’s closest alliances.