By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Japan-Australia Frigate Deal Cements New Defense Axis in Indo-Pacific
Japan and Australia signed the 'Mogami Memorandum' on April 18, 2026, for 11 next-generation frigates worth up to A$20 billion. The deal sig
Iran Conflict Exposes Diminishing Returns of US Economic Coercion
Two months into the US-Israel war against Iran, the conflict's stalemate highlights the declining effectiveness of US economic sanctions. Ir
US Weapons Depletion Drives Fragile Iran Ceasefire, Raising Questions for Asia
The US-Iran ceasefire announced April 7, 2026, came as the US military depleted critical missile stockpiles. Over 850 Tomahawk missiles and
Iran Conflict Strains Global Tungsten Supply, Exposing China's Dominance
The US-Israel conflict with Iran has driven a 12% increase in military tungsten use this year. China produces 80% of global tungsten and has
Strait of Malacca Emerges as Potential Flashpoint in Great-Power Rivalry
The Strait of Malacca, a vital chokepoint for global trade, is becoming a focal point of great-power competition. A new US-Indonesia defense
King Charles Addresses Congress as Special Relationship Unravels
King Charles III becomes the second British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress. The visit underscores a transactional US-UK rela
Indonesia-US Overflight Debate Misses the Real Strategic Shift
Indonesia's debate on US overflight rights focuses on sovereignty but misses the real strategic dynamic. Modern military access is achieved
Trump's Iran Campaign Echoes Historical Imperial Overreach
Historical patterns show that declining empires often launch bold but ill-fated military strikes. Trump's Iran campaign risks accelerating U
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview Crosses AI Red Line in Autonomous Cyber Attacks
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview autonomously discovered thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across major operating systems and browsers.
Japan-Australia Frigate Deal Signals Shift in Pacific Security Amid China's Naval Rise
Japan and Australia have signed a $6.5 billion deal for advanced Mogami-class frigates, marking Japan's largest military export since 2014.
Mysterious Drone Swarms Over US Nuclear Base Raise Espionage Fears
Between March 8 and 15, multiple drone swarms penetrated Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, forcing a halt to operations. The drones eva
Germany's Merz Unveils $1 Trillion Rearmament to End Europe's Big Power Dependence
Germany plans $1 trillion in defense projects by 2035, including new offensive weapons and a troop increase to 460,000. Defense Minister Pis