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North Korea Says It Tested New Underwater Nuclear Attack System
March 24, 2023

North Korea Says It Tested New Underwater Nuclear Attack System

By Mitch Shin
North Korea said it tested a new “unmanned underwater nuclear attack craft” as the South Korea-U.S. drills drew to a close.

Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington
March 23, 2023

Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington

By Sebastian Strangio
The rapid warming of relations with the U.S. has prompted warnings from Beijing, and domestic political pushback.
China’s Naval Strategists Dissect Ukraine’s USV Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Base
March 23, 2023

China’s Naval Strategists Dissect Ukraine’s USV Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Base

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
The attack on Sevastopol six months ago may not have had the intended impact, but could have reverberations for the naval rivalry in the western Pacific.

Japan’s Kishida Offers Ukraine Support as China’s Xi Backs Russia
March 21, 2023

Japan’s Kishida Offers Ukraine Support as China’s Xi Backs Russia

By Karl Ritter
While Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Moscow, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

South Korea Will Stay Out of a Taiwan Strait War
March 21, 2023

South Korea Will Stay Out of a Taiwan Strait War

By Denny Roy
There is good reason to think South Korea would limit its support to actions near the low end of the spectrum.

In Afghanistan, Taliban Face a Growing Threat in ISKP
March 21, 2023

In Afghanistan, Taliban Face a Growing Threat in ISKP

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The Taliban are neither demonstrably capable of weakening ISKP, nor are they willing to accept any capacity enhancing external cooperation in this regard.

US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Million Runway Rehabilitation Project
March 21, 2023

US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Million Runway Rehabilitation Project

By Sebastian Strangio
The upgrade at Manila's Basa Air Base is part of $82 million in U.S.-funded infrastructure upgrades at military bases included under a 2014 defense pact.
North Korea Says It Conducted Tactical Nuclear Attack Drill
March 20, 2023

North Korea Says It Conducted Tactical Nuclear Attack Drill

By Mitch Shin
Three days after it launched an ICBM, North Korea conducted a nuclear counterattack simulation as a response to the ongoing South Korea-U.S. joint military drills.

Japan Commissions Second Taigei-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
March 20, 2023

Japan Commissions Second Taigei-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

By Takahashi Kosuke
The JS Hakugei, like others of its class, is equipped with lithium-ion batteries.

China Sends Military Drones to DRC Amid Fears of Regional War 
March 20, 2023

China Sends Military Drones to DRC Amid Fears of Regional War 

By Robert Bociaga
The DRC has purchased Chinese attack drones, raising concerns about China’s role in exacerbating the DRC-Rwanda conflict.

Will Korea Aerospace Industries Be Privatized?
March 17, 2023

Will Korea Aerospace Industries Be Privatized?

By Chris H. Park
The debate surrounding the possible privatization of KAI represents fundamental questions about the future of “K-Defense.”
North Korea Confirms Hwasong-17 ICBM Test
March 17, 2023

North Korea Confirms Hwasong-17 ICBM Test

By Mitch Shin
A day after its ICBM launch, North Korea confirmed that it tested its Hwasong-17 ICBM in response to the ongoing South Korea-U.S. combined military exercises.

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