Trump and Xi talk Taiwan at dicey time for Taipei’s defense spending
U.S. President Donald Trump made a rare acknowledgement that he discussed Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping in their latest phone call, stirring fresh questions
U.S. commander: ROK defense role carries ‘strategic weight’
The commander of United States Forces Korea (USFK) recently underscored the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) importance in Indo-Pacific security: Its role extends beyond responding to
Australian investments in Philippine security complement Manila’s partnership with U.S.
Australia’s investments in defense infrastructure projects at Philippine military sites are a significant expansion of Canberra’s strategic engagement in Southeast Asia, aligning with broader defense
US transformers are ageing. Renewable energy could make things worse, China study finds
As US President Donald Trump continues to wage war against renewable energy, a new Chinese study revealing the strain that renewable integration places on power transformers
India and the US Inch Closer to a Trade Agreement
For the short-term benefit of sealing a trade deal with an unreliable Trump, is New Delhi harming its own long-term security interests? India and the
How can China react to Panama Canal ruling that boosts US push to counter its influence?
The recent court ruling giving the United States a win in a tussle for control of the Panama Canal is expected to prove an important “test case”
Southeast Asian nations deepen cooperation to counter evolving maritime threats
The Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines maritime cooperative arrangement known as INDOMALPHI is entering a new phase, with the nations reinforcing joint patrols, expanding surveillance operations and moving toward
Japan’s assistance to PNG signals long-term commitment to Pacific resilience
Japan’s provision of heavy engineering equipment to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) reflects Tokyo’s investment in regional resilience and its strategy of shaping
Be ‘prudent’ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call
Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November. In their first call since
China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call
President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China had a lengthy phone call on Wednesday during which, Mr. Trump said, the two leaders discussed a