Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Putin warns of reciprocal seizures of foreign ships after Western shadow fleet crackdowns
President Vladimir Putin has threatened reciprocal seizures of foreign vessels after Western nations targeted Russia's shadow fleet. He made
Pentagon's $533 Million Artillery Plant in Texas Produced Zero Shells
A $533 million artillery plant near Dallas, funded by the US Army, never produced a single usable shell. Robots caught fire, machines failed
North Korea deepens Russia alliance despite Ukraine war risks
North Korea is escalating military support to Russia, including troops and missiles, in exchange for economic aid and technology. Kim Jong U
China's stealth corvette tests directed-energy weapons for drone defense
China's experimental stealth corvette has swapped a missile launcher for an unidentified boxy module, sparking debate over whether it's a so
Why Washington must accept a toll at the Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran war has left Washington with few options in the Strait of Hormuz. Military strikes have failed to reopen the waterway, and Tehra
Trump-class battleship: a costly throwback in an era of distributed naval warfare
The US Navy's proposed Trump-class battleship program is projected to cost $275 billion for 15 ships, with the lead vessel at $23.4 billion.
Main battle tanks face an uncertain future on modern battlefields
The US plans a new Abrams by the early 2030s, but heavy tank losses in Ukraine raise doubts. Western and Russian tanks have proven vulnerabl
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Form Defense Pact as US Deterrence Fades
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense pact in Mecca, pledging mutual defense. The move reflects growing doubts about US securi
Makkah Agreement's Fate Hinges on Lessons from RCD's Failure
The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey echoes the 1964 Regional Cooperation for Development, which co
Experts: Trump's Iran war is lost, leaving Washington without leverage
John Mearsheimer says the US lost the war with Iran and has no solution. Vali Nasr argues Iran is now comfortable demanding concessions. Exp
Patriot Interceptor Pledge to Ukraine: A Familiar Trump Pattern
Trump's claim that Patriot interceptors are 'on the way' to Ukraine echoes past unfulfilled promises. The administration has repeatedly slow
US weighs tactical nukes as China, Russia raise escalatory stakes
The Pentagon is reviewing US nuclear employment guidance to expand tactical strike options. The move responds to China's rapid nuclear build