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India, Russia Talk Defence Ties
The recent visit of India’s Navy chief underscored the closeness of defence ties with Russia. A failed Russian fighter bid won’t change that.
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Are China and US Destined to Clash?
August 1 is Army Day in China. Recent improvements in Sino-US military ties are welcome, but conflicting interests mean tensions might still be inevitable.
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The Limits to US-India Defence Ties
With an eye on China, the US has been keen to press for closer military co-operation with India. India, though, prefers to hedge its bets.
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Beating the South China Sea Phoenix
The guidelines agreed at the ASEAN Regional Forum are a good start in resolving the territorial row between China and Southeast Asian nations.
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Why South Korea is Eyeing Nukes
Concern about US security guarantees has prompted debate in South Korea over the possibility of redeploying US tactical nuclear weapons – or building some themselves.
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China’s Two-Pronged Maritime Rise
China is following a two-prong strategy with its impressive maritime build-up. The West is making a mistake if it underestimates the implications.
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US Shines at ASEAN Forum
With trade dominating Southeast Asian nations’ agendas, it’s left to the US to save the organisation’s moral bacon, says Luke Hunt.
