China deploys ceasefire monitors to Myanmar border region
China has sent observers to Myanmar to oversee a local truce it mediated, expanding Beijing’s influence in the Southeast Asian country’s prolonged internal conflict. The
Chinese military exercises foreshadow a blockade of Taiwan
SOMETIMES THE only answer to China’s frequent threats to invade Taiwan is dark humour. At the National Palace Museum in Taipei guides tell visitors that the
Papal inauguration risks raising tensions between China and Taiwan
Beijing suspected of putting pressure on Vatican to cut ties with Taipei. Next week, 135 cardinals will gather inside the Vatican for the conclave, a
Australia deepens engagement in Solomon Islands amid geopolitical tensions
Australia is expanding its engagements in Solomon Islands with an array of medical, public health and maritime security initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to regional stability
USINDOPACOM and DKI APCSS Co-host Second Annual Senior Enlisted Leaders Subject Matter Expert Exchange
US. Indo-Pacific Command and the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies co-host a senior enlisted leaders subject matter expert exchange in Honolulu. The
Council on Foreign Relations Delegation Visits USINDOPACOM
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomes members of the Council on Foreign Relations to USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu,
Senate votes down resolution to block Trump’s global tariffs amid economic turmoil
Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs, giving the president a modest win as lawmakers in both parties have remained
US and Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal; Noem doubles down on deportation threat
The U.S. and Ukraine have announced an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions more in military and
Trump says companies, like Americans, will experience ‘transition period’ due to tariffs
Trump said private companies will experience a “transition period” as his tariff policies take effect, framing it as a necessary pain to spur U.S. manufacturing.
Philippine-Taiwan interaction would be seen in Beijing as independence support
Potential Philippine interactions with Taiwan would be a “dangerous step” that would be seen as support for Taiwanese independence and could trigger economic retaliation from Beijing, according