By Kenji Watanabe
Covers the politics of the Indo-Pacific, from Washington DC back to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei.
China's Sailless Submarine Signals New Era of Seabed Warfare
China's new sailless submarine, spotted at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, features a streamlined hull and X-form rudders for enhanced stealt
US House Votes to Curb Trump's Iran War Powers, Signaling Republican Rift
The US House voted 215-208 to force President Trump to withdraw from the Iran conflict and require congressional approval for future militar
Satellite Imagery Reveals Israel's Permanent Military Buildup Inside Gaza
Satellite images analyzed by Al Jazeera reveal 40 heavily fortified Israeli military bases built inside Gaza after the October 2025 ceasefir
Strait of Hormuz blockade could last until September, Trump says, as oil supply risks mount
President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz blockade could last until Labor Day, despite his optimism for a deal. Analysts warn that U.
Australia Trapped in AUKUS Bait-and-Switch as US Submarine Deal Shifts
The US has altered the AUKUS submarine deal, giving Australia three used Virginia-class boats instead of one new Block 6 vessel. Canberra's
Shangri-La Dialogue 2026: Why Asia's Security Forum Finally Mattered
The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore exposed a region in strategic flux. Defense ministers from 44 countries confronted a fraying secur
Pentagon Bars Reporters From Press Office, Citing Security Reclassification
The Pentagon has redesignated its press office as a classified facility, barring journalists from the space used for decades to meet public
Trump's Leaked Fury at Netanyahu: A Signal to Tehran and a Shift in US-Israel Ties
A heated phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu was deliberately leaked to US media, revealing Trump calling the Israeli PM
AUKUS Submarine Shift Raises Questions About US Access to Australian Bases
The US decision to transfer three used Virginia-class submarines to Australia under AUKUS has sparked debate about whether the deal serves C
Israel's Lebanon Campaign: Repeating Failed Lessons of the Past
Israel's strategy to decouple its Lebanon front from the Iran war faces challenges as Hezbollah retains power. Historical occupations of sou
When National Security Becomes Market Logic: Asia's New Investment Reality
Japan halted South Korean firm MBK Partners' acquisition of Makino Milling Machine on security grounds. Similar moves in the UK and Netherla
Washington's Opportunity to Counter Chinese Influence in Solomon Islands
Admiral Samuel Paparo, head of USINDOPACOM, faces a strategic opening in Solomon Islands after a no-confidence vote ousted a pro-China premi