Asia
Amid Chinese Military Buildup, Taiwan Prepares for War
On Tuesday, the Taiwanese Defence Ministry released a report to local lawmakers stating that the Chinese military could invade the island nation as soon as 2027.
Labeling South Korea a Sensitive Country: Nuclear Proliferation and the Future of Nuclear Energy Development
The South Korea sensitive designation, though officially attributed to security violations, reflects deeper concerns over nuclear nonproliferation and threatens U.S.–South Korea nuclear cooperation. On March 10, the South Korean newspaper Hankyoreh reported...
China’s ZTD-05 Amphibious Assault Vehicle Is Meant To Do One Thing
With a crew of four—commander, driver, gunner, and loader—and a 36-round ammunition reserve, the ZTD-05 balances firepower, mobility, and survivability in a compact package.
To Confront China, President Trump Should Target its State-Owned Enterprises
The PRC’s strategic use of SOEs poses an existential threat to American economic sovereignty and security. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has turned balance sheets into battlefields, reportedly stealing up...
China’s Sixth-Generation J-36 Completes Second Test Flight
The J-36 will serve as a direct competitor to any upcoming series put forth by the U.S. Air Force or Navy.
China Is Eager to Replace the J-11 Fighter with the Chengdu J-20
Since its introduction to service with the PLAAF, the J-11B has remained the backbone of China’s aerial fleet.
South Korea Completes Maintenace on U.S. Navy Vessel
The United States still lacks the domestic facilities to handle the building and maintenance needs of the U.S. Navy, so its fleet of support vessels will likely continue to receive...
China’s New Type 054B Stealth Frigate is a Huge Problem for the U.S. Navy
As the PLAN integrates this vessel into its fleet and refines the design for mass production, the Luohe specifically stands as a symbol of China’s rise as a naval superpower.
U.S. Launches “Freedom Shield 25” Military Exercises in South Korea
The U.S. military exercises have a dual purpose: deterring China and North Korea, and increasing interoperability with allies and partners.
New Delhi Selects the French Dassault Rafale, America Left Out
President Donald Trump suggested to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi that the U.S. is willing to sell India the fifth-gen F-35 Lightning II; while Russia tried to seal the same...
U.S.-Korea Freedom Shield Joint Drill Kicks Into High Gear
The yearly drills include participation from units within the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy as well as their South Korean counterpart branches.
South Korea-United States Nuclear Cooperation: A Key to Both Nations’ Prosperity
South Korea and the United States must leverage nuclear cooperation to cut costs, boost energy security, accelerate decarbonization, and lead the global nuclear energy market. The Energy Challenges Facing Both...