China’s military says it will tighten ‘noose’ around Taiwan if independence movement escalates
China‘s military said Sunday it would tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the “precipice” or face
Cobra Gold exercise enhances multilateralism across Indo-Pacific
More than 8,200 personnel from 30 countries participated in the 44th iteration of Cobra Gold, hosted by Thailand and the United States in Thailand. Key
Japan, Philippines deepen defense ties to counter China’s South China Plan
Japan and the Philippines will enhance defense collaboration and discuss protecting shared military information in the face of Beijing’s increasingly aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific.
China far outpacing US in military, commercial ship numbers
When President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had created a new White House office to “resurrect” American military and commercial shipbuilding, he elevated long-standing
Australia’s defences must be ready in two years
Beijing deployed a naval task group to the waters around Australia for three related reasons. First, to demonstrate the reach and potency of Chinese sea
Communities in Cameroon Demand Justice as Chinese-funded Iron Mining Project Advances
The Lobé-Kribi Iron Ore Project in Cameroon is a large-scale mining initiative designed to exploit a major iron ore deposit. Led by Sinosteel Cam S.A.,
A nuclear deal ‘snapback’ would be the worst scenario for Iran
Vali Kaleji is a senior research fellow with the Institute for Iran-Eurasia Studies in Tehran. Donald Trump has restored his “maximum pressure” policy against Iran
North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time
SEOUL (AP) — North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to
Five Indo-Pacific nations begin Exercise Sea Dragon 25
Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft operating under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, one from Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 and one from VP 47, joined
Space Force displays capabilities in Cobra Gold 25
This is the 44th iteration of CG25, and the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia. It takes place Feb. 26 to Mar. 8, 2025, in