By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
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
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