By Kenji Watanabe
Covers the politics of the Indo-Pacific, from Washington DC back to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei.
Greenlanders Protest US Consulate Opening, Reject Trump's Ambitions
Hundreds of Greenlanders protested the opening of a new US consulate in Nuuk, chanting 'Go home' and 'No means no.' Prime Minister Jens-Fred
Xi Jinping Lectures Trump on Hubris and the Thucydides Trap
Chinese President Xi Jinping used Trump's Beijing visit to lecture him on avoiding the Thucydides trap, blaming strategic miscalculation rat
Pakistan's Saudi Deployment Signals Gulf Security Shift
Pakistan has reportedly sent 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighters, drones, and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia under a confidential 2025 mu
Turkey's Yildirimhan ICBM Reveal Signals Nuclear Deterrence Ambitions Beyond NATO
Turkey showcased the Yildirimhan ICBM at Istanbul's SAHA 2026 expo, claiming a 6,000 km range. Analysts see the move as a signal of nuclear
Cuba's Drone Buildup with Russian, Chinese, and Iranian Backing Raises US Alarm in the Caribbean
Cuba has acquired over 300 drones since 2023 with Russian and Iranian support, raising fears for US security in the Caribbean. US officials
Trump's Taiwan Remark Exposes US Strategic Gap in Asia
Trump called Taiwan a 'place' and said he is 'neutral' on its security. The remark exposes the US strategic gap in the First Island Chain. B
China's Missile Expansion Reshapes Taiwan Contingency Planning
China's missile production has accelerated sharply, with 81 listed firms supplying components in 2025. The PLA Rocket Force arsenal grew by
AI Governance Goes Live: From Pentagon Targeting to Virtual Ministers
The US Pentagon's Maven system processed over 5,000 targeting recommendations daily during the Iran conflict. Albania has appointed a virtua
Bangladesh's $2.8 Billion Padma Barrage: A Bet on Self-Sufficiency as Ganges Treaty Nears Expiry
Bangladesh has approved the $2.8 billion Padma Barrage to store monsoon water, a tacit admission that diplomacy with India has failed to sec
Antiwar Coalition Urges Congress to Push Trump for China Peace
A coalition of antiwar groups, including Just Foreign Policy and Win Without War, urges Congress to press President Trump for peaceful US-Ch
How a Multilateral Push Can Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid US-Iran tensions, disrupting global energy supplies. A coalition of Asian and European nations cou
USS Doris Miller Delay Signals Deeper Strain in US Carrier Power Projection
The USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier faces a two-year delay, extending its build time to 15 years. This exposes US shipyard inefficiencies