By Kenji Watanabe
Covers the politics of the Indo-Pacific, from Washington DC back to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei.
Pakistan's mediation push revives US-Iran diplomacy hopes
Pakistan's Army Chief visited Tehran in late August, building on months of shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. Islamabad seeks
Russia's Ukraine quagmire deepens as costs mount and options narrow
Russia's war in Ukraine is becoming a strategic trap, with mounting costs and no clear path to victory. Ukrainian drone strikes are hitting
USS Abraham Lincoln's Deployment Ordeal Demands a Congressional Inquiry
The USS Abraham Lincoln returns after nine months at sea amid reports of deplorable conditions. Veterans' groups demand a congressional prob
Norman Bailey, architect of Reagan's Cold War strategy, dies at 95
Norman A. Bailey, a key figure in the Reagan administration's Cold War strategy, has died at 95. He championed missile defense and economic
Mark Carney's tariff standoff offers a playbook for resisting Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade talks with the US, citing unfair last-minute demands. His swift pivot to dollar-for-
India and France explore joint path to sixth-generation fighter
India has formally begun exploring participation in France's Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, according to its defense ministry. The
America's malaise is cultural, not just economic
American unhappiness is often blamed on economics, but data shows millennials are doing better than previous generations. The real drivers m
US Navy's AIM-424 'Malice' missile targets China's carrier-killer network
The US Navy has unveiled the AIM-424 'Malice' long-range air-to-air missile, designed to counter China's carrier-killer aircraft. With a ran
Ukraine's refinery strikes are finally crippling Russia's fuel system
Ukraine's repeated strikes on Russian oil refineries are finally degrading Moscow's fuel system. The campaign is forcing rationing across Ru
US-blacklisted Chinese firm CGN operates five power plants in South Korea
China General Nuclear Power (CGN), a US-blacklisted state-owned firm, operates five power plants in South Korea with 2.2 GW capacity. Its ne
UK-Ukraine drone pact reshapes long-term security in Europe and beyond
The UK-Ukraine drone partnership combines Kyiv's combat-tested designs with British manufacturing to mass-produce uncrewed systems. This mod
US Debt Hits $40 Trillion: Republicans Blame Socialism, Economists Point to Tax Cuts
The US national debt has hit $40 trillion, prompting Republican criticism of 'socialist policies.' Economists counter that Republican tax cu