The Diplomat13h
The South China Sea: Making the Philippines-US Alliance Work Under Trump 2.0
The Philippines-U.S. alliance has a new opportunity to be strengthened and the focus this time should be contributing to ...
China Is Mapping the Seabed to Unlock New Edge in Warfare
The rapid expansion of China’s ocean exploration offers Beijing valuable military intelligence as it expands its naval reach ...
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran and US
TEHRAN, Iran -- China, Iran and Russia conducted joint naval drills Tuesday in the Middle East, offering a show of force in a ...
The Strategist4d
China’s navy sends a steady drumbeat of ships around Australia
China’s deployment of a potent surface action group around Australia over the past two weeks is unprecedented but not unique.
Philippine defence chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defence zone or ...
Wilson Center8d
America’s Maritime Blind Spot: How China is Gaining the Upper Hand on the High Seas
But while America remained complacent, China methodically expanded its maritime dominance, ensuring the steady flow of its own cargo while developing the capability to disrupt American supply chains ...
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the ...
China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year
China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern ...
The Strategist9d
China’s naval deployment should invigorate Australia’s election debate
The Australian government’s underreaction to China’s ongoing naval circumnavigation of Australia is a bigger problem than any ...