International relations
Yoon pursues commercial diplomacy as South Korea's top salesman
President spearheads drive to export more nuclear power facilities and arms
Defense
US-China tensions
Chinese spy balloon spotted over western U.S., Pentagon says
Military considered shooting object down, but declined on debris concerns
Interview
Japan should discuss nuclear option: ex-Pentagon official
Tokyo not ready to deploy nukes, but ought to explore subject, says Schriver
Interview
China's economic coercion powerless versus alliances: Rahm Emanuel
Japanese companies critical to curbing Beijing's chip ambitions, U.S. envoy says
Defense
U.S. and South Korea defense chiefs vow to increase drills
Allies also affirm their intention to cooperate in countering North Korea
Defense
Japan weighs bomb shelter subsidies as missile threat grows
Exclusive: Ukraine war, North Korea spur Tokyo to build more bunkers
Ukraine war
U.S. agrees to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in policy shift
Weapons to boost Ukraine's long-term defense, say U.S. officials
Ukraine war
Germany approves sending heavy Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Decision paves the way for other NATO allies to do the same
Ukraine war
U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine
U-turn could bring as many as 30 Abrams tanks, company of Leopards
Defense
Japan's opposition parties struggle to dispute defense buildup
Ruling LDP's own ex-PM Fukuda becomes key critic, urges coexistence with China
Defense
More Japanese want bigger role in U.S. security alliance: poll
Sentiment shifts amid Ukraine war and heightened regional threats
Opinion
Japan's new defense vision is halfhearted
Tokyo should be upfront with public and neighbors about strategic shift
South China Sea
Indonesia boosts South China Sea security ahead of energy project
Oil and gas development near Natuna Islands could spur tension with China
Interview
Finland ready to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine: FM
Delivery hinges on German approval, which could take 'more time,' Haavisto says
Defense
U.S. and Philippines eye first 2-plus-2 meeting in 7 years by spring
Allies set for discussions on joint defense guidelines focused on China
Taiwan tensions
U.S. expands training of Taiwanese military with National Guard
Effort to enhance China deterrence reflects growing concern on potential crisis
Politics
Japan ex-defense chief Kishi to quit soon, by-election eyed in April
Health problems force an exit for former Prime Minister Abe's brother
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea sustains high defense spending with new budget
Kim Jong Un pushes nuclear arsenal expansion despite economic troubles
Indo-Pacific
Australia to spend $2 billion on 40 U.S. Black Hawk choppers
Helicopters to replace trouble-plagued MRH-90 Taipans
Politics
Japan's coast guard to expand fleet of reconnaissance drones
Trio of U.S.-built SeaGuardians will keep close eye on Japanese waters
