By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
EU-Taliban Talks in Brussels Undermine Claims of Principled Policy
The European Union hosted a Taliban delegation in Brussels on June 23, marking the first such meeting on EU soil since the Taliban returned
Iran Directed Melbourne Synagogue Attack, Australian Spy Chief Reveals
Australian Security Intelligence Organization head Mike Burgess disclosed that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed the Decembe
To Secure US-Iran Peace, Congress Must Target War Profiteers
An initial US-Iran diplomatic deal is signed, but peace remains fragile. Congress should focus on making the agreement durable by targeting
Japan's Frigate Sales: A Strategic Bid to Reshape Indo-Pacific Security
Japan is marketing its Mogami-class frigate to Indo-Pacific nations, offering a cost-effective alternative to US ships. The sales aim to cre
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun Struggles for Relevance Amid US-Iran Talks
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is pushing for a seat at the table as US-Iran peace talks progress. He demands Hezbollah disarm and Israel w
Iranian Foreign Minister Claims 'Major Progress' in Swiss Peace Talks Amid US-Israeli Tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced major progress in Swiss peace talks, crediting Pakistani and Qatari mediation. Negotiators
Trump's Threat to Invade Iran Derails Swiss Peace Talks, Iranian Delegation Walks Out
US President Donald Trump threatened to invade Iran and assassinate negotiators, prompting the Iranian delegation to walk out of peace talks
How Washington's War Elevated Iran to Gulf Hegemon
The US campaign to destroy Iran as a regional power has instead cemented its dominance. Tehran emerged from the 2026 war with enhanced legit
Netanyahu's Iran Setback May Accelerate West Bank Annexation, Analysts Warn
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to secure decisive victories in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza has left him politically exposed
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 18, Derail US-Iran Peace Talks in Switzerland
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 18 people on Friday, hours before planned US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland. Iran ci
F-35 Readiness Crisis Undermines US Airpower Edge Over Taiwan
The F-35's full mission capable rate has dropped to 25%, down from 38% in 2021, due to supply chain issues and contractor oversight failures
US Gains Strategic Ground in Iran Despite Optics of Defeat
Critics say the US lost in Iran, but the deal dismantles key nuclear sites and degrades Iran's military. The reversion to USPACOM signals a