US-Japan-Philippines Naval Triad Wades into the South China Sea
Will recently announced joint naval patrols between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines blunt Beijing’s gray zone tactics in the South China Sea?
Why Does Israel Need F-15EX Fighters?
The overriding use case is to strike at deeper targets in Iran, risking further escalations that would put US interests at risk.
China’s Economy Turning a Corner?
New retail, manufacturing, and industrial data suggest a tentative recovery for China’s economy, however real estate remains a concern.
Japan Authorizes Fighter Jet Exports under GCAP
Tokyo is taking another step away from its post-WWII pacifist tradition and toward greater defense industry integration with key partners.
Geopolitical Snapshot: Nigeria
Will the Tinubu reforms accomplish their goal of luring foreign investors back into Nigerian oil, or will rule of law concerns keep them away?
Biding Time? China’s Slow Takeover of Russia’s Far East
The British, Germans, and Portuguese – all have relinquished their former colonies in China. Now only Russia remains, but for how long?
World Must Act to Avert Famine in Sudan
From conflict to catastrophe, the world's largest hunger crisis looms in Sudan.
Iran’s UAV Diplomacy Resonating in Conflicts in MENA and Beyond
Although Iran’s UAV programs are not new, the international and regional threat from them continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate.
La Relation Spéciale: Moldova-France Relations
Close leader-to-leader relations, increasing defense relations, and growing cooperation in energy and environmental issues suggest we are witnessing the beginning stages of a special relationship between Moldova and France.
What Drives US Opposition to the Law of the Sea Treaty?
Exploring the reasons why Washington remains on the outside looking in on one of the United Nation’s most successful global standards.