Panama successfully navigates US-China tensions over canal
After a year of being caught between the U.S. and China, Panama has moved to break free of the geopolitical rivalry in what could be
China condemns Lai after interview on Taiwan’s neighbors being ‘next’
China on Thursday called Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te a “destroyer of peace, a creator of crises, and an instigator of war,” after he suggested in
Jakarta symposium highlights ASEAN-U.S. maritime cooperation
Illegal fishing, maritime safety and strategic tensions in the South China Sea were the focus of a recent symposium in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event, which
Ream Naval Base stopover reflects deepening Cambodia-U.S. ties
A port call by the United States Navy vessel USS Cincinnati at Cambodia’s renovated Ream Naval Base in January 2026 reaffirmed defense relations between Phnom
Japan-U.S. space cooperation emerges as model for Indo-Pacific security integration
A year after its activation, United States Space Forces-Japan (USSF-J) has emerged as a vital pillar of the longtime Japan-U.S. alliance, deepening space integration at
India-New Zealand partnership grows with landmark defense advisor posting
New Zealand recently appointed its first resident defense advisor to India, highlighting the nations’ burgeoning partnership. Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Commodore Andy Dowling, who
Are the Epstein files making Trump more unpopular than ever?
Trump is substantially less popular than when he came to office just over a year ago. And what’s more, he knows it. The US president’s favourability ratings have
Making hay while Trump shines: China’s tactical step back
Beijing has temporarily adjusted how its military operates across the Indo-Pacific. This includes less aggressive behaviour from flotillas sailing deep into the region and its
Making hay while Trump shines: China’s tactical step back
Beijing has temporarily adjusted how its military operates across the Indo-Pacific. This includes less aggressive behaviour from flotillas sailing deep into the region and its
A turning point: US recognises agriculture as a domain of defence
‘Agriculture is foundational to our nation,’ says the US National Farm Security Action Plan issued in July. Now the plan is being operationalised, with US Secretary of