By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
The False Promise of a US-Iran Quick Fix in the Strait of Hormuz
Washington's push for a quick bilateral deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is fraught with risks. It could teach Tehran that chok
Pakistan's Diplomatic Pivot: How Islamabad Became an Indispensable Middle Power
Pakistan is redefining middle-power influence through diplomatic flexibility, mediating between the US and Iran while maintaining ties with
Post-Pax World Requires a Post-Cartesian Mind for Strategic Clarity
Ravi Kant's essay posits that the emerging world order is organized around networks, not territory. This shift demands a new strategic imagi
Trump's Iran War Claims Unravel as Reality Sets In
US officials now argue the Iran war ended in America's favor a month ago, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Trump's shifting goals an
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing to Tackle Iran Oil, Taiwan, and Trade Tensions
The long-awaited Trump-Xi summit in Beijing will address Iranian oil sanctions, Taiwan arms sales, and trade tensions. US officials warn of
Balikatan 2025: How Joint Drills in the Philippines Forge Hard and Psychological Power
Troops from seven nations train in the northern Philippines, an area critical to any potential Taiwan contingency. The drills also strengthe
Hormuz Crisis Accelerates Asia's Strategic Pivot to the Arctic
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is forcing Asian economies to rethink energy security, accelerating a pivot to Arctic routes. Japan and China le
Saudi Arabia's Cold Realism: Hedging as Strategy, Not Sentiment
Riyadh's hedging is not a phase but a deliberate strategy to diversify security and economic ties. The Iran war has vindicated, not reversed
China's J-35AE Export to Pakistan Could Destabilize Nuclear Balance with India
China may supply Pakistan with the J-35AE stealth fighter, enhancing Islamabad's ability to strike deep into India. This move could unsettle
Hegseth Insists Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite US Sinking Iranian Boats in Hormuz
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite US forces sinking Iranian military speedboats in th
USAID's Demise Leaves Indo-Pacific Allies Scrambling for Coordination
The US dismantling of USAID after 60 years disrupts development coordination across the Indo-Pacific. Allies such as Japan, South Korea, and
US Army Accelerates Anti-Ship Missile for Pacific Deterrence Against China
The US Army is accelerating development of a Precision Strike Missile variant to target ships at 1,000 km. Production constraints and launch