US Military

Are Chinese internet rumours about the development of a J-18 jump jet fighter really credible?

Sealing the porous border with Pakistan will be essential if Afghanistan is to have any hope of stability. ISAF has its work cut out.

Hopes that the Tohoku earthquake in Japan could lead to closer ties between China and Japan look premature.

As it recovers from disaster, Japan has a huge chance to tackle issues vital to its future security. But it will need leadership from the next generation.

In the search for atmospherics, US soldiers in Afghanistan get a reminder of the challenges facing the mentally ill.

Reintegration of insurgents was meant to allow the US to leave behind a more stable country, reports David Axe. The project is looking like a failure.

Will the Taliban be able to mount an effective spring offensive? A leading terrorism analyst shares his thoughts.

China and Russia were both worried about Western military action in Libya. So why didn’t they veto it when they had the chance?

A road building scheme in Paktika Province shows the potential benefits of US military road building efforts.

Naoto Kan has shown during the ongoing crisis his determination for a more open style of government in Japan. It won’t be easy for him.

Two new facilities underscore the US commitment to building biodefences in Central Asia.

The earthquake and tsunami were preceded by major tremors in the country’s political system. Their continuation will help shape post-disaster Japan.