What can the lessons of naval cooperation in countering piracy off Somalia teach us?

Despite the U.S. banning its aircraft from Pyongyang airspace, the chances of a DPRK missile attack are remote.

China will reopen its embassy in Mogadishu, hoping that increased stability in Somalia allows for closer bilateral ties.

The Iranian navy has a growing presence in Asia, a development many in the region could welcome.

A top Chinese general has suggested a new approach to fighting piracy in Somalia. Caution is warranted.

North Korea is often branded a failed state. But what exactly do people mean, and what is it based on?

The US military’s ‘offshore balancing’ strategy is likely to be applied to the Asia-Pacific. But there could be some troubling and unintended consequences if it is.

Merchant crews travelling in the waters off Somalia should consider arming themselves in the name of self-help.

Piracy off the coast of Somalia is likely to be a tempting potential revenue source for al-Qaeda and Lashkar-e-Taiba.