Philippines says it will acquire U.S. Typhon missile system, sparking warnings from China
The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings
Maritime security group examines Southeast Asian challenges, accessible U.S. technology
A new public-private plan to transform maritime security in Southeast Asia will commit about $95 million annually for low-cost, commercially available solutions to strengthen maritime
USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Republic of Korea, Attends USFK Change of Command
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, travels to the Republic of Korea during a trip to the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility, Dec.
Trump has claimed his victory was a mandate. Washington’s realities are already challenging that
Donald Trump has yet to arrive in Washington, but he is already confronting the limitations of his electoral mandate. Trump’s eleventh-hour attempt to blow up a carefully
Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin wants a meeting as soon as possible about the war with Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his interest in a meeting regarding the war with Ukraine. “President Putin said that he wants to meet
Trump reiterates anti-immigration promise at rightwing convention rally
Donald Trump used a Sunday morning speech at a rightwing convention in Phoenix, Arizona, as a victory lap, doubling down on the idea that his clear
Why closing Pogos won’t solve the Philippines’ China problems
For years, Pogos flourished in the Philippines, bringing in billions of pesos in revenue while also opening the door to crime and corruption. Now, as Ferdinand Marcos
China objects to US military aid to Taiwan
China on Sunday expressed its objection toward the recent US military aid announcement for Taiwan saying it “firmly opposed” US President Joe Biden’s approval of $571.3 million (€548 million) in
China calls Taiwan a ‘red line’, criticizes new US military aid to island
China criticised new U.S. military aid to Taiwan on Sunday, saying the $571 million package seriously violates the “one China principle” and provisions of joint
China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid
China, which has ramped up political and military pressure on Taiwan in recent years, has repeatedly called for the US to cease sending arms and