Robert Gates

The former defense secretary says that as many as 15 countries use espionage to steal US trade secrets and technology.

Gates' memoirs reveal the mainstream US thinking on China.

Plus China's naval ambitions, Taiwanese anti-ship missiles, Robert Gates' memoirs, and nuclear security. Weekend links.

Initial reviews of the former defense secretary’s memoirs suggest Obama made the right call on Afghanistan.

Robert Gates doesn't trust Pakistan and neither should the United States.

Minimum credible deterrence in South Asia, India-Japan relations, and Chinese parts in the F-35. Mid-week links.

The Pentagon’s latest report on China’s military had few surprises. But it still had some useful insights.

An increasingly cash-strapped America is promising significant cuts to its military. Coupled with a rising China, would the U.S. have to give up on its allies?

The U.S. Air Force is working on a new long-range bomber to assist with its pivot to the Asia-Pacific.

A programme broadcast on the military channel of China’s state TV raises new questions about Beijing’s support for cyber attacks.

Reports suggest North Korea has received thousands of military vehicles from China as Kim Jong-il visits Russia.

China is following a two-prong strategy with its impressive maritime build-up. The West is making a mistake if it underestimates the implications.

Asia is bound to be a focus for Leon Panetta as US defence secretary. With China’s rise, India and Pakistan squabbling and a belligerent North Korea, there’s plenty to do.

With little local support, it’s time for a rethink of the current plan to relocate US forces in Japan.

The US is well aware that China’s military doesn’t need to compete head-on. An asymmetric approach is more effective.

Does a cash-strapped US face a Cold War redux as China encourages it to ramp up defence spending? Boosting alliances is the way to respond, says Brad Glosserman.

Robert Gates announces a new US Navy presence in Singapore. Is the plan a response to China’s naval build-up?

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says US-China military ties are improving, though some concerns remain.

The new US military strategy underscores the challenge of a rising China. But there’s more to the plans than just more hardware spending.

Egypt has shown how fast events can transform political landscapes. It’s not too early to start preparing for North Korea’s possible collapse—and for reunification.

The biggest obstacle to China developing a fleet of stealth J-20 fighters could be the cost of producing them.

US analysts and policymakers have been slow to appreciate the pace of China’s military progress. Is this changing?

But are its efforts to bolster ties with the US and Asian nations only about containing China—and protecting its territorial interests?

Gates’ Beijing visit was disappointing. The PLA appears more interested in sending a message than engaging.