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June 26, 2023
India’s Strategic Imperative: Internal Military Balancing Against China
By Rahul Jaybhay
Even as India’s defense ties with the U.S. attracts increasing attention, New Delhi’s first goal remains internal self-strengthening.
June 21, 2023
The Philippines Is Leveraging Its Strategic Value to Become an Indo-Pacific Power
By Gavril Torrijos
Manila is embracing its alliance with the United States and building closer ties to Japan and Australia to become a strong, equal partner that can uphold a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
June 16, 2023
A NATO Office in Japan: Much Ado About Not Much
By Jean-Loup Samaan
Speculations surrounding the impact of the proposed NATO office in Tokyo are wildly overhyped.
June 16, 2023
An Era of ‘Submarine Diplomacy’?
By Michito Tsuruoka
The long-standing dilemma between deterrence and reassurance is set to play out again.
June 15, 2023
Japan Photographs China’s New Y-9DZ Electric Warfare Aircraft for First Time
By Takahashi Kosuke
The western Pacific, including Okinawa and Taiwan, is increasingly becoming a new frontier for electronic warfare.
June 15, 2023
Indonesia Confirms Purchase of Secondhand Jet Fighters From Qatar
By Sebastian Strangio
The fleet of 12 Mirage 2000-5 jets is intended to bridge the air force over until the delivery of a new fleet of French fighters beginning in early 2026.
June 14, 2023
From Follower to Leader: Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Not only has Japan become an indispensable ally for the U.S. in contingency planning, but Tokyo is also no longer relying solely on the United States to deter China.
June 12, 2023
Can Germany Help India Overcome Its Submarine Troubles?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A new submarine deal could bring back Germany as a major player in the Indian defense sector.
June 09, 2023
Developing Guardrails for Regional Stability: A View from the Philippines
By Jay Batongbacal
Manila sees a variety of different threats to its maritime security. Each requires a different tool or approach.
June 07, 2023
Japan Awards Kawasaki Heavy Industries $243 Million Contract for Homegrown Version of Tomahawk Missile
By Takahashi Kosuke
Both KHI and MHI received major contracts to develop standoff missiles, part of Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities.
June 06, 2023
Indonesia Kicks Off Naval Exercises With Involvement of China, US
By Sebastian Strangio
The Komodo exercises represent a rare sign of concord at a time of growing tension in the Asia-Pacific.
June 06, 2023
AUKUS, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific: Beyond Cyclical Perception Management?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key question about the trilateral security agreement is how it will eventually fit within the broader regional security architecture.
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