By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Iran Gains Trump Concessions With Minimal Commitments in New MOU
The US-Iran MOU grants Tehran sanctions relief and reconstruction funds with few concrete concessions. Gulf states face pressure to fund Ira
US Air Force Bets on Robot Wingmen to Counter China's Missile Threat in Pacific
The US Air Force is pursuing over 150 semi-autonomous drones to fly alongside F-35s and F-15EXs, aiming to counter China's 2,400-strong comb
US-Iran Deal Poised to Restart Oil and LNG Flows Through Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran deal announced by President Trump may allow oil and LNG to flow through the Strait of Hormuz again, but recovery will be slow. I
Ukraine Rises as a Middle Power While Russia's Great Power Ambitions Fade
Russia's war in Ukraine is a middle power conflict, not a great power one. Ukraine has risen as a diplomatic and military force, while Russi
Al-Mirsad: The Taliban's New English-Language Propaganda Machine
Al-Mirsad, the Taliban's English-language outlet, has evolved from insurgent propaganda into a sophisticated strategic communications tool.
Trump's Shift on Iran Uranium: War Justification Unravels at G7
President Trump told G7 leaders there is 'no rush' to confiscate Iran's highly enriched uranium, calling it 'not very valuable.' The admissi
Iran Warns Israeli Occupation of Lebanon Violates US-Iran Peace Deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Israeli occupation of Lebanon violates the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Israeli
US-Iran Framework Agreement: A Pause, Not a Peace
The US-Iran agreement restores a diplomatic framework and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but leaves core issues unresolved. Markets reacted t
US-Iran Ceasefire Leaves Nuclear Issue Unresolved, Experts Warn
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif brokered a US-Iran ceasefire signed June 19, 2026, but the nuclear issue is deferred 60 days. Experts
US Government Blocks Anthropic's Claude AI Models Over Security Fears
Anthropic suspended its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after a US export control directive. The government feared jailbreaks could enabl
Pakistan Emerges as Key Mediator in US-Iran Framework Agreement
Pakistan served as a crucial intermediary in the US-Iran framework agreement announced on June 15. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field M
China's Missile Swarm Strategy Targets US Carrier Groups from 3,000 km
Chinese military researchers have outlined a strategy to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000 km using a coordinated missile swarm. The plan