By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Trump's Vatican Clash Highlights Foreign Policy Strains with Asian Implications
Former US President Donald Trump's social media attack on Pope Leo XIV centers on Vatican criticism of his Iran policy and war rhetoric. The
Iran Conflict Traps Trump Administration as Asian Economies Face Energy Shock
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports is squeezing major Asian economies like Japan, South Korea, and India, which rely on Hormuz Strait oi
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse in Islamabad
President Donald Trump declared a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, citing Iran's refusal to trust US negotiators. The mo
Iran Ceasefire Collapse Highlights Limits of Middle-Power Mediation in Asia
A ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran brokered by Pakistan with Chinese support collapsed within hours, despite multiple regional med
China Conducts Nuclear Response Drills Amid Rising Taiwan Strait Tensions
China's Eastern Theater Command has held drills simulating a response to a nuclear attack, focusing on detection and decontamination. Analys
Iran War Does Not Immediately Shift Taiwan Calculus, but Reveals US Capabilities and Constraints
The US military campaign against Iran demonstrates operational competence but diverts key assets from the Indo-Pacific. China sees both a wa
The Theological Roots of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Rhetoric
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's religious rhetoric is rooted in the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a network advocating for
US Ban on Chinese Surveillance Cameras Linked to Rise in Drone Incursions
The 2019 US ban on Hikvision and Dahua cameras at American bases correlates with a surge in drone incursions. China's surveillance ecosystem
China Accelerates South China Sea Island-Building as US Focus Shifts to Iran
China has resumed land reclamation at Antelope Reef, potentially creating its largest outpost in the South China Sea. The move coincides wit
Report Alleges US Defense Secretary's Broker Sought Weapons Stock Investment Before Iran Conflict
A broker for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly sought a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense industry fund weeks before US
US Permits Russian Oil Tanker to Cuba as Trump Dismisses Island's Future
President Donald Trump stated his administration would not stop a Russian-owned tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil from reaching Cuba. T
Australia's Deep Pacific Ties Outweigh China's Naval Posturing
Australia maintains a comprehensive network of security and fisheries partnerships across the Pacific Islands. China's naval maneuvers and b