Commentary / World Jul 26, 2023
NATO convoys can protect Ukraine’s grain ships
by James Stavridis
A naval plan that worked against the Iranians in the 1980s can succeed against the Russians today. NATO can protect Ukraine grain shipments.
National Jul 26, 2023
France and Japan expand defense ties with first joint fighter jet drills
by Gabriel Dominguez
The drills are scheduled to run from Wednesday to Saturday in the airspace around the Kanto region and the ASDF’s Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki Prefecture.
National Jul 25, 2023
Kishida urges ruling parties to speed up talks on defense exports
The statement comes as the government works to bolster the domestic defense industry and expand support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jul 25, 2023
From 'Young General' to 'Supreme Leader': The evolution of Kim Jong Un
by Gabriel Dominguez
North Korea's thinking on its relations with the U.S. has undergone dramatic changes, and Kim Jong Un's past evolution offers indications of where the country might be headed.
Commentary / Japan Jul 25, 2023
New nuclear grouping aids Northeast Asia deterrence
by Brad Glosserman
The logic for trilateral coordination between the U.S., Japan and South Korea is compelling. The NCG is an important first step toward that goal.
National Jul 25, 2023
North Korea fires missiles as it gears up for apparent military parade
by Jesse Johnson
The launch of two missiles came as the North Korea appeared to be gearing up for an large-scale military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice's signing.
World Jul 25, 2023
Russian attack highlights risk to Ukraine’s last grain export route
by Aine Quinn, Kateryna Choursina and Daryna Krasnolutska
The collapse of the Black Sea grain deal last week and Russia’s subsequent attacks on Odesa ports spurred expectations that Kyiv will have to double down on alternative routes.
Commentary / World Jul 24, 2023
U.S. military’s recruiting woes are a national-security crisis
by James Stavridis
The U.S. military's struggle to entice even the most surefire candidates — the children of veterans — puts the future of the all-volunteer force in doubt.
Asia Pacific Jul 24, 2023
Second U.S. submarine arrives in South Korea amid tensions with North Korea
by Hyonhee Shin
The USS Annapolis entered a naval base in South Korea's southern island of Jeju, to load military supplies while on an unspecified operational mission, the South Korean navy said.
World Jul 24, 2023
Moscow blames Kyiv for drone attack as Blinken says Ukraine has taken back 50% of territory
by Kanishka Singh and Raphael Satter
Ukraine has recaptured some villages in the south and territory around the ruined city of Bakhmut in the east, but has not had a major breakthrough against heavily defended Russian lines.
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jul 23, 2023
China draws geopolitical lessons as Ukraine war grinds on
by Gabriel Dominguez
While the conflict in Ukraine has provided China’s military with valuable insights into modern warfare, Beijing is drawing mixed geopolitical lessons about the risks of using force.
National Jul 22, 2023
Japan fires Type-12 anti-ship missile for first time in Australia
by Gabriel Dominguez
The live-firing was part of joint anti-ship drills presumably held with China in mind, as Japan, the U.S. and Australia look to keep opposing naval forces at bay.