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A Rocky Russia-India Defense Union
India replacing China as the world’s largest arms importer should leave plenty of scope for Russian manufacturers. But the two sides don’t always see eye to eye.
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Ensuring China’s Peaceful Rise
The best approach to China’s increased maritime assertiveness is to reinforce U.S. military alliances in Asia. It’s the most cost-effective way, too.
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Pentagon Turns Eyes Toward Asia
The new US military strategy underscores the challenge of a rising China. But there’s more to the plans than just more hardware spending.
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How China’s Jets Threaten Russia
China’s suspected proclivity for copying weapons systems has made Russia wary of exporting its technology. Still, the Russians may one day end up with a taste for ‘Made in China’ hardware.
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China Air Force Steps it Up
US assumptions about China’s air power look outdated. It’s building a force that will be without rival in the Asia-Pacific.
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Why Allies Need US Base
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has been left to decide what to do about a controversial US air base. The choice is clear.
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China Won’t Rule The Skies
…anytime soon, says Loren Thompson. It's a long way from having its own version of the F-22 fighter to challenge the US.
