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RECENTLY, editorial columns in Indian newspapers have become a battleground for strategic commentators to debate the merits of India’s defense logistics pact with the United States. Despite a public declaration by the Indian government regarding the “non-military” nature of the Logistics Exchange Memoranda of Agreement (LEMOA), the pact hasn’t resonated favorably with a section of India’s strategic elite, who reject the idea of providing the US military with operational access to Indian facilities. New Delhi might have much to gain from the LEMOA, which could be critical in establishing a favorable balance of power in Asia, Abhijit Singh writes.

Statements from Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) — likely Navy Secretary nominee — and Sen. Jeff Sessions’ (R-Ala.) — a long-term foreign policy advisor during the campaign — further shed light on how Trump may approach his responsibilities as commander-in-chief, though there are some notable differences in the men’s stated positions on policy areas like deterring Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.

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Canada has opened up its competition for new warships to designs yet to be proven, despite its previous commitment to purchase only off-the-shelf vessels. The...

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Behind the crude populism, President Duterte has an intuitive grasp of what is best for the Philippines, Jonathan Bogais argues.

By Mike Fogarty* TO WHAT extent was the Australian Imperial Force’s experience in the First World War similar to...

The driving concept behind the Pentagon’s Third Offset Strategy comes down to : If we’re not changing, we’re losing to “pacing competitors” like Russia and China in conventional warfare.

Australia is considering joint patrols with Indonesia in the disputed South China Sea, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Tuesday, in a move set to...