By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
Trump's Taiwan Arms Sales Discussion With Xi Signals Policy Shift
Trump will discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping during their Beijing summit, a break from the Six Assurances. Analysts warn this could
UK-Led Northern Navies Initiative Aims to Contain Russia in Arctic and Baltic
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Taskforce has launched the Northern Navies Initiative to contain Russia in the Arctic and Baltic. The plan fo
India-Vietnam BrahMos Deal Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence Against China
Vietnam is close to finalizing a $629-700 million deal for India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, part of a broader defense partnership.
Trump-Xi Meet as Petroyuan Rises on Iran War's Tide
The US-Israel war on Iran has shattered the Gulf's security architecture, exposing the petrodollar bargain as a mirage. As oil prices spike
Russia's Poseidon Nuclear Torpedo Submarine Challenges US Undersea Defenses
Russia is advancing the Khabarovsk submarine, designed to carry Poseidon nuclear torpedoes. The weapon's speed and depth challenge US defens
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