Asia

Taiwan Seeks Bigger Military to Protect Itself From China
The Taiwanese are bracing for the possibility that China will use military force to attempt to assert control over their island.
October 23 • 12:00 AM
Russian Military Buildup in Kaliningrad Puts Europe on Edge
New satellite imagery shows Russia is readying for war in the heart of Europe. How will European nations respond?
October 22 • 6:00 AM
Japanese Armor Storms Beach for First Time Since World War II
Japan’s amphibious unit is new, but its push for militarism is not.
October 19 • 12:00 AM
China’s New Stealth Bomber a Game Changer in South China Sea
‘Shockwaves throughout the U.S. military and the American defense industry’
October 18 • 12:00 AM
Putin’s Strategy to ‘Divide Europe Is Backfiring’
October 15 • 12:00 AM
China’s Drug War—Against America
The shocking story of China’s strategy to use America’s drug addiction as a weapon against itself
October 12 • 10:21 AM
Despite U.S. Warning, India Finalizes $5 Billion Weapons Deal With Russia
U.S.-India partnership in decline
October 11 • 3:00 PM
Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Eruptions Devastate Indonesia
A wake-up call for the world
October 10 • 12:00 AM
Putin Offers Japan Peace Deal Without Preconditions
Efforts could draw Japan farther away from the U.S. and closer to Russia.
October 8 • 12:00 AM
Will China Rule the Waves?
As British and American maritime dominance ebbs, a new power rolls in.
October 3 • 7:18 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Wants to Revise Pacifist Constitution to Create Military Force
Prime Minister Shinzō Abe steps up efforts to change Japan’s Constitution to allow the creation of a military force by 2020.
September 24 • 6:00 AM
China’s New Rail-Gun Rockets in Tibet Send Menacing Message
China hopes diplomatic efforts will neutralize India’s resistance to the Belt and Road Initiative, but it has a backup plan.
September 14 • 6:00 AM
The Rise of the Chinese Navy
As China’s navy closes the gap on the United States, it is ‘steering the world toward war.’
September 12 • 3:00 PM
China’s ‘New Colonialism’ in Africa
Chinese foreign investments come with geopolitical strings attached.
September 12 • 6:00 AM
Hong Kong Overtakes New York As City With Most Superrich People
More proof that the Hong Kong handover was a colossal loss for Great Britain, and a massive gain for China
September 11 • 3:00 PM
Russia Confirms Delivery of 10 Su-35 Fighter Jets to China by End of Year
The latest sign of rapidly increasing Asian military cooperation
September 6 • 3:00 PM
Japan Faces Worst Typhoon Since 1993
Typhoon Jebi, the worst storm to make landfall in Japan in a generation
September 5 • 3:00 PM
U.S. and China Escalate Trade War
America may win the battle, but not the war.
September 4 • 12:00 AM
India and Pakistan Participate in First SCO Military Drill
India’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization boosts Russia’s power.
September 3 • 3:00 PM
Trumpet Brief
How Long Before Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Fall Into Jihadist Hands?
The world ‘must take action to prevent a global catastrophe before it is too late.’
September 3 • 3:00 PM
Is China Building a Secret Military Base in Afghanistan?
Rumored installation would help China protect economic interests and ultimately project military power.
September 3 • 6:00 AM
China and India: From War to Friendship
Two Asian giants pick up ‘thousands of years of friendship.’
August 31 • 6:00 AM
Thousands Rally to Remove U.S. Military Base From Okinawa
The latest deterioration of a fading trans-Pacific alliance
August 28 • 12:00 AM
Tonga Declares ‘Debt Distress’ As China Gains Leverage
Tonga’s inability to repay Chinese lenders revives fears of ‘debt colonialism.’
August 27 • 6:00 AM
China to Participate in Russia’s Largest Military Exercise Since Cold War
More than 100,000 Russian and Chinese troops to train together for war
August 23 • 12:00 AM
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