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China’s Joint Military Drills With Southeast Asian Nations
June 03, 2023

China’s Joint Military Drills With Southeast Asian Nations

By Narantsatsral Enkhbat
Beijing’s primary objective is to make sure its neighbors are not aligned with the United States against China.

Top US, Chinese Defense Officials Vie for Influence in Asia-Pacific
June 02, 2023

Top US, Chinese Defense Officials Vie for Influence in Asia-Pacific

By David Rising
This year's Shangri-La Dialogue comes amid a wide range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, and growing tensions between China and the U.S.
Singapore to Establish Defense Communications Hotline With China
June 02, 2023

Singapore to Establish Defense Communications Hotline With China

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes amid a fraying of relations between China and the United States, with whom the city-state enjoys good relations.

Japan, US Pledge to Take All Possible Measures Against North Korea’s Missiles
June 01, 2023

Japan, US Pledge to Take All Possible Measures Against North Korea’s Missiles

By Takahashi Kosuke
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s trip to Japan came one day after North Korea’s failed satellite launch.

The Philippines’ ‘Middle Power’ Momentum Takes Shape in AMNEX-2
June 01, 2023

The Philippines’ ‘Middle Power’ Momentum Takes Shape in AMNEX-2

By Joshua Bernard Espeña
The aims of last month's ASEAN naval exercise dovetail well with Manila's determination to play a more proactive regional security role.

Emulating Russia, China Is Improving Its Ability to Operate in the Gray Zone
June 01, 2023

Emulating Russia, China Is Improving Its Ability to Operate in the Gray Zone

By Colin P. Clarke
Chinese disinformation efforts have advanced far beyond mere troll farms and online bot armies recycling conspiracy theories on social media. 

North Korea Spy Satellite Launch Fails as Rocket Falls Into the Sea
June 01, 2023

North Korea Spy Satellite Launch Fails as Rocket Falls Into the Sea

By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
North Korean media said the country’s space agency will investigate “the serious defects revealed” by the launch and conduct a second launch as soon as possible.
Anticipating Dual-Use Risks in an Atomic Southeast Asia
June 01, 2023

Anticipating Dual-Use Risks in an Atomic Southeast Asia

By Brandt K. Mabuni
Once again, nuclear energy is knocking. Is ASEAN ready to prevent the misuse of nuclear material?

Australian General Says US Warned War Crime Allegations Could Prevent Work With Australia’s SAS
May 31, 2023

Australian General Says US Warned War Crime Allegations Could Prevent Work With Australia’s SAS

By Rod McGuirk
The warning came in the form of a letter from a defense attache “indicating that the release of the Brereton report and its findings may initiate Leahy Law considerations.”

Japan, China to Resume Military Exchanges in July After 4 Years 
May 31, 2023

Japan, China to Resume Military Exchanges in July After 4 Years 

By Takahashi Kosuke
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation will resume arranging JSDF and PLA exchanges in July, the latest development in 20 years of on-again/off-again visits.

A Compulsive Embrace Beneath the Afghanistan-Iran Water Conflict
May 31, 2023

A Compulsive Embrace Beneath the Afghanistan-Iran Water Conflict

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Kabul and Tehran have conflicting claims over the Helmand river’s water, but other mutual interests bind the two sides together despite this point of contention. 
Beijing Says Chinese, US Defense Chiefs Won’t Meet at Shangri-La Dialogue
May 31, 2023

Beijing Says Chinese, US Defense Chiefs Won’t Meet at Shangri-La Dialogue

By Associated Press
The baby steps toward re-engagement will not extend to military dialogue.

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