By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Maintains Naval Blockade Amid Regional Tensions
US President Donald Trump has extended a temporary ceasefire in the conflict with Iran but affirmed the continuation of a US naval blockade.
Trump's Iran War: Three Strategic Goals, Three Failures, One Debacle
Trump's 2025-2026 war on Iran sought regime change, containment, and nuclear disarmament. Instead, the regime hardened, Iran blocked the Str
Analysis: US-Iran-Israel Conflict Likely to Settle into a Protracted Stalemate
A tenuous halt in major fighting between the US, Israel, and Iran is expected to solidify into a frozen conflict, not a lasting peace. The a
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Consolidate Power, Directing Policy from the Shadows
A public reversal by Iran's foreign negotiator reveals the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps now sets the agenda. With the civilian governm
Iran Conflict Prompts Indo-Pacific Nations to Reassess Nuclear Energy and Security Postures
The military campaign against Iran's nuclear facilities offers strategic lessons for Indo-Pacific nations on deterrence and proliferation. T
China Deepens Military Ties with Somalia, Targeting Taiwan and Somaliland
China has promised expanded military support to Somalia, including equipment and training against al-Shabaab. The move is driven by Beijing'
China's Role Emerges as Key to Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal and Ending Conflict
The potential revival of the Iran nuclear deal now appears contingent on Chinese diplomatic involvement. An updated agreement would need to
Iran Weighs Return to Islamabad Peace Talks Amid US Threats and Regional Economic Fallout
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran may rejoin peace talks with the US in Islamabad, despite accusing Washington of 'unconstruct
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Tests US Commitment in the Northern Marianas
Super Typhoon Sinlaku has caused widespread destruction in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, testing US disaster response. T
Iran Reimposes Strait of Hormuz Restrictions, Accusing US of Maritime Piracy
Iran has reinstated travel restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint, accusing the United States of failing to uphold
Australia's 2026 Defense Strategy Criticized as Incremental, Overlooking Regional Shifts
Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy commits an additional A$53 billion over a decade but is criticized as a minor update to its 2024
AI Acceleration in South Asian Militaries Raises Nuclear Crisis Risks
Artificial intelligence is reshaping military decision-making in South Asia, accelerating targeting and compressing crisis timelines. The 20