By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Trump's Hormuz map draws Iranian rebuke amid escalating standoff
President Trump shared a map on Truth Social labeling the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, drawing a sharp rebuke from Iran's deputy foreig
Why the 'Chinese tolls' narrative misreads maritime reality in the western Pacific
The US National Security Strategy warns of Chinese 'tolls' in the South China Sea, but the analogy to Iran's Strait of Hormuz is flawed. Chi
Trump curtails US-South Korea drills, emboldening Kim's Ukraine role
Trump has ordered a significant reduction in US-South Korean military exercises, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un. The move comes as
US military morale in the Middle East hits new low amid Iran conflict
Military families describe squalid conditions on US bases and ships in the Middle East, including sewage overflows and inadequate missile sh
Trump threatens to annex Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war
President Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, a move that would upend global shipping and energy markets.
US shifts to offensive space weapons as China, Russia expand ASAT arsenals
US Space Command now prioritizes offensive anti-satellite weapons to ensure space superiority. The shift responds to China and Russia's expa
Pentagon's $533 Million Artillery Plant in Texas Produced Zero Shells
A $533 million artillery plant near Dallas, funded by the US Army, never produced a single usable shell. Robots caught fire, machines failed
China's stealth corvette tests directed-energy weapons for drone defense
China's experimental stealth corvette has swapped a missile launcher for an unidentified boxy module, sparking debate over whether it's a so
Trump-class battleship: a costly throwback in an era of distributed naval warfare
The US Navy's proposed Trump-class battleship program is projected to cost $275 billion for 15 ships, with the lead vessel at $23.4 billion.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Form Defense Pact as US Deterrence Fades
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense pact in Mecca, pledging mutual defense. The move reflects growing doubts about US securi
Experts: Trump's Iran war is lost, leaving Washington without leverage
John Mearsheimer says the US lost the war with Iran and has no solution. Vali Nasr argues Iran is now comfortable demanding concessions. Exp
US weighs tactical nukes as China, Russia raise escalatory stakes
The Pentagon is reviewing US nuclear employment guidance to expand tactical strike options. The move responds to China's rapid nuclear build