Security

This new doctrine of dominating the Western Hemisphere while scaling back commitments elsewhere in the world could leave Taiwan dangerously exposed – unless Taipei takes action.

The responses of key U.S. allies – Japan, Australia, and the Philippines – to Washington’s maritime capability-commitment gap reflect the future of Indo-Pacific security.

Indonesia has denied reports that Russia is seeking to station military aircraft in its easternmost province. But this may not be the end of the matter given Russia’s interests in the region. 

India’s uncritical and pernicious reliance on U.S. tech companies may serve to undermine its own national and technological visions.

With growing operational capacity, BLA is targeting Chinese projects, blocking highways, and briefly taking over control of remote towns.

From the apparent deployment of hypersonic missiles to the use of the China Coast Guard, some new developments reflect Beijing's evolving strategy in the Taiwan Strait.

China, in developing deep-water cable-cutting technology, may be sending a message of intent.

Despite China’s 30-year propaganda campaign that peace would be ensured if cross-strait disputes were settled internally, Beijing’s actual behaviors suggest otherwise.

Purchasing more U.S. arms would be an obvious way of reducing the trade surplus with the U.S., but Thai leaders may not be ready for uncomfortable discussions over Thailand's alignment.

The announcement signals a shift toward the pursuit of nuclear superiority – which history shows will weaken deterrence and increase the likelihood of nuclear crises. 

China embeds its military ambitions within Pacific Island nations by developing dual-use infrastructure such as ports, wharves, fisheries, aviation hubs, and ICT networks.