Trefor Moss
Trefor Moss is an independent journalist based in Hong Kong. He covers Asian politics, defence and security, and was Asia-Pacific Editor at Jane’s Defence Weekly until 2009. He can be followed on Twitter @Trefor1
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The South China Seasickness
As China, the Philippines and Vietnam argue over the South China Sea the waters are being over fished and polluted. And conflict could be around the corner.
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India’s Military Inferiority Complex
Indian officials are preoccupied by China’s growing military power. They would do better to fix their own incoherent defense establishment.
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Why Mainland Worries Hong Kong
Fifteen years after its “return” to China, Hong Kong remains insecure about its future. Will Beijing respond to the city’s anxieties by relaxing or tightening its grip?
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Indian Military Goes French
The Indian Air Force has opted for Dassault’s Rafale fighter jet to fulfill its multi-billion dollar contract. It’s a major blow to the Eurofighter.
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Burma’s Business Revolution
Burma won’t be making iPads anytime soon. But the country’s size and location mean that international businesses are still circling in hopes the current reforms stick.
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Japan’s Defense Industry Lifeline
The Japanese government’s decision to relax rules on defense exports has the potential to give the country a much-needed national security boost.
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Should Asia Try to Rescue Europe?
China can’t be expected to lead a rescue of Europe’s teetering economy. But as the risk of pain in Asia grows, some kind of concerted effort is looking essential.
