By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Iran's Low-Cost Drones Reshape Precision Warfare Across the Middle East
Iran's low-cost one-way attack drones, like the Shahed-136, are enabling precise mass strikes against US forces and allies. These drones, co
Europe's Strategic Autonomy Ambitions Face Deep Structural Hurdles
The perennial call for a European security pillar separate from NATO faces profound structural challenges, including the unresolved question
Trump Administration's Reported War Preparations Against Cuba Raise Regional Alarm
A USA Today report cites sources stating the Pentagon is preparing for potential military action against Cuba if ordered by President Trump.
Chinese Satellite Data Boosts Iran's Ability to Target US Forces
Iran has reportedly obtained a Chinese-made TEE-01B spy satellite, enhancing its surveillance of US bases. Combined with alleged Russian tar
Blockade vs. Blockade: The Unnecessary Energy Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz challenges Iran's control but risks confrontation with China and a global energy crisis.
Iran War Inflicts Irreversible Losses on US Credibility and Regional Order
The US-Iran war has cost $28 billion, killed over 1,500 Iranians, and shattered regional stability. No peace deal has emerged, and US credib
Allied Shipyards Seen as Vital to Closing US Naval Gap with China
The US Navy faces a widening shipbuilding gap as China expands its fleet. A new report from the Center for Maritime Strategy urges deeper co
Russian Naval Patrols Deter Estonia from Inspecting Sanctions-Busting Oil Tankers
Estonian Navy Commander Ivo Vark stated his forces will no longer board Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Baltic Sea, citing heightened
Medieval Christian Rhetoric Fuels Modern Islamophobia in US-Iran Conflict
US political figures are invoking medieval Christian critiques of Islam to frame the conflict with Iran. Historians trace these tropes from
The Third China Shock: How Cost Asymmetry is Reshaping Indo-Pacific Defense
A new era of defense economics, termed the 'Third China Shock,' prioritizes mass-produced, low-cost systems over expensive, exquisite platfo
US Air Force Faces Critical Shortfalls in Sustaining a Prolonged Conflict with China
Multiple US defense studies warn the Air Force is too small and outdated to sustain a prolonged conflict with China, particularly over Taiwa
AI-Driven Biology Outpaces Governance, Raising Dual-Use Risks Across Indo-Pacific
AI models like OpenAI's GPT-5 are autonomously designing and executing tens of thousands of biological experiments via robotic cloud labs. T