Interview
Xi's incoherent policies signal danger, former Japan general warns
Tokyo's defense documents are 'significant shift' from past guidelines
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific
India will be focus of U.S. diplomacy in 2023: Kurt Campbell
White House coordinator envisions network of partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
Interview
U.S. ready to help Japan improve counterstrike capability
NSC official John Kirby says U.S.-Japan alliance entering 'modern age'
Indo-Pacific
India, Japan boost defense ties with 1st joint fighter jet drills
Allies to go beyond naval, ground forces exercises as China flexes muscles
International relations
Japan, U.S. extend security treaty into space to protect satellites
2+2 affirms cooperation on counterstrike capabilities amid rising regional threats
Indo-Pacific
Japan and U.K. sign landmark defense cooperation treaty
Agreement allows militaries of both nations to be deployed to the other
Myanmar Crisis
Indonesia to set up office of ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar
Foreign minister to lead mission as Naypyitaw fails to move on 5-point consensus
Indo-Pacific
Japan's 'linchpin' role in Taiwan war to feature in 2+2 with U.S.
Tokyo to flesh out details of new defense documents in Washington meeting
International relations
Kishida kicks off G-7 tour in France, preparing for May summit
PM seeks more focus on China along with Ukraine as Japan assumes host role
International relations
U.S. poised to extend Japan security umbrella into space
Expanded defense coverage would protect satellites vital to military operations
Taiwan tensions
Japan nears plan for ammo storage network closer to Taiwan
Exclusive: Defense officials seek to spread out firepower with dozens of new depots
Indo-Pacific
China adopts mild tone to smooth way for Xi visit to U.S.
Beijing dials down rhetoric to ensure warm welcome at APEC meeting in November
Politics
Conviction of Maldives' pro-China Yameen overshadows election
Ex-president and current candidate's corruption appeal has high geopolitical stakes
Indo-Pacific
Australia to buy U.S.-made HIMARS missile system
Canberra to pay $700m for advanced weapons used by Ukraine military
International relations
Marcos heads to China to tackle South China Sea tensions
Philippine president seeks to open 'new chapter' with economic deals
Indo-Pacific
South Korea, U.S. discussing drills with nuclear assets: Yoon
President seeks to display extended deterrence as tensions flare with North
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan to lengthen military service as part of defense overhaul
Four-month training requirement will be extended to 1 year from Jan. 2024
Interview
Middle powers can sway great powers if united: South Korean scholar
Lee Shin-wha says U.S. and China both promote 'distorted' models of multilateralism
South China Sea
Indonesia and Vietnam agree on EEZ boundaries in South China Sea
Jokowi and Phuc conclude 12 years of talks with eye on China
South China Sea
Indonesia's new commander plans special South China Sea operation
Analysts skeptical how much incoming military chief can achieve in only a year
