What Does Taiwan Think About Trump 2.0?
As was to be expected, the U.S. presidential election cast a large shadow over Taiwan. Polling two days ahead of the election conducted by political scientists
The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance
Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and
Musk met Iran ambassador to defuse tensions
The New York Times has reported a meeting between Elon Musk and Iran’s UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, took place on Monday. The X owner’s
North Korea orders mass production of suicide drones
Kim Jong Un watched a test of suicide drones and wants production of the aerial weapons ramped up. North Korea’s latest military operation came as
Austin Builds Upon ‘New Convergence’ of Indo-Pacific Partnerships With 12th Visit to Region
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III departed today on his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific since taking office as he continues to build upon
Japan’s defense force to deploy U.S.-made surveillance drones
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will deploy the U.S.-made SeaGuardian large drone to strengthen surveillance in waters, the Defense Ministry said Friday. The SeaGuardians are
Will Trump take the Musk path or the Rubio path on Taiwan?
Lev Nachman is political science professor at National Taiwan University’s Graduate Institute of National Development and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council Global China
Unpredictability is Trump’s ‘key weapon,’ Joseph Nye says
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would use his unpredictability in wielding tariffs as a bargaining tactic in international negotiations during his second term, former U.S. Assistant
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Announces Additional Replicator All-Domain Attritable Autonomous Capabilities
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced additional capabilities selected for accelerated fielding as part of the Replicator initiative. This second tranche, or Replicator 1.2, will
KS 25 | Marines practice expeditionary capabilities across Japan
U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in exercise Keen Sword 25 across the Indo-Pacific, Oct. 25 through Oct. 31,