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Will China’s military rival the United States’ in the Pacific? Will Japan abandon the constitutional fetters on its own military? How will India respond to the String of Pearls strategy? The Diplomat has put together a team of leading analysts to offer must-read, regular commentary on the big defense and security issues in the Asia-Pacific.
April 10, 2023
What Do We Know About India’s New Space Policy?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Among other things, the policy opens up the country's space sector to the active participation of the private sector.
April 06, 2023
The Current State of U.S.-China Chip Competition
By Lucas Browne and Zachary Durkee
China has yet to substantively respond to the export controls targeting its chip industry, but may do so as restrictions tighten and loopholes are closed.
April 05, 2023
US, Japan, South Korea Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercise
By Takahashi Kosuke
The trilateral exercise simulated a military response against a North Korean submarine attack.
April 04, 2023
What Nuclear Weapons Sharing Trends Mean for East Asia
By A. B. Abrams
Washington’s possible pursuit of nuclear sharing in Asia would capitalize on one of its main strategic advantages in the region: its many partners and allies.
April 03, 2023
OneWeb Launch an Important Success for India’s Space Program
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The cost effectiveness of India’s satellite launches, along with its credible launch system, offer the country enormous opportunities.
April 03, 2023
Phishing in the South China Sea
By Sribala Subramanian
Malaysia maintains a diplomatic silence over an alleged cyberattack on a flagship offshore energy project.
March 31, 2023
The Clock Has Run out on Ma Ying-jeou’s Cross-Strait Approach
By Chieh-Ting Yeh
In 2023, Ma’s dream of dialogue and compromise looks unrealistically naive.
March 30, 2023
As Taiwan’s Tsai Begins Overseas Tour, China Threatens to Retaliate if She Meets US House Speaker
By Associated Press
Taiwan’s president will visit Guatemala and Belize – with stopovers in New York and Los Angeles on her way to and from Central America.
March 28, 2023
Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the visit, what Russia and China will be willing to do for each other beyond diplomatic comfort remains to be seen.
March 28, 2023
Why India Can’t Stop Russia’s Growing Cooperation with China
By Krzysztof Iwanek
New Delhi will retain its partnership with Moscow, not to keep Russia away from China but despite Russia’s growing proximity to Beijing.
March 27, 2023
North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs Amid South Korea-US Marine Drills
By Mitch Shin
North Korea continued launching ballistic missiles as South Korea and the United States carried out their large-scale Ssangyong exercise.
March 25, 2023
China’s Conundrum and the Pottery Barn Rule
By Alexander C. Tan and Neel Vanvari
“You break it, you own it”: China has broken many of its relationships with its neighbors; now Beijing must own the results.
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