China has world’s biggest navy. Now what?
In 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping donned military fatigues and boarded a People's Liberation Army Navy destroyer in the South China Sea. Spread out...
US destroyer moves through Taiwan Strait
A U.S. destroyer moved through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, the Navy announced.
“The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) conducted a...
Resetting US-Philippines Alliance?
By Julius Cesar Trajano*
Despite President Duterte’s desire to shift Philippine security policy away from its treaty alliance with the US, Manila remains a close...
Chagos silence undermines rules-based system
By Benjamin Herscovitch*
Australia’s defence of the rules-based international order is based on enlightened self-interest. As the 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper made plain: “We...
RN to increase global naval presence
The Royal Navy aims to increase the number of naval units deployed around the world, according to Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd, Commander of the United...
China’s dangerous new coast guard law
By Ryan D. Martinson*
Since its October release in draft form, China’s new coastguard law has been the subject of dozens of news reports and...
Diego Garcia, the US and rules-based order
By Blake Herzinger*
In remarks delivered at the US State Department in early February, President Joe Biden championed the rule of law as part of...
How China bends rules in South China Sea
By Oriana Skylar Mastro*
Chinese exercises in the South China Sea last month, and the strong US response, show these disputed waters will not soon...
US must ensure Taiwan does not fall
By Malcolm Davis*
There are growing signs that a military crisis could erupt across the Taiwan Strait this year as China flexes its military muscle...
Australia to boost capacity in Pacific
Australia will significantly boost its military beach landing capability by completely replacing the Army's amphibious-vehicle fleet as part of an $800 million investment aimed...