National Jun 25, 2023
Japan deems export of lethal defense equipment feasible: source
The Japanese government says that armed noncombat vehicles and ships can be exported under the nation's stringent regulations on weapons exports.
World Jun 25, 2023
Russia mercenary threat revives concern over nuclear arsenal security
by Jonathan Landay
Images of tanks on Russian streets brought to mind the failed 1991 coup by communist hardliners that raised concerns about the security of the Soviet nuclear arsenal.
World Jun 25, 2023
As Putin’s trusted partner, Prigozhin was always willing to do the dirty work
by Anatoly Kurmanaev and Kyle Crichton
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary leader of the Wagner Group, had earned the trust of Vladimir Putin. Then he staged a mutiny that rattled the Kremlin.
World | FOCUS Jun 24, 2023
What is Russia’s Wagner Group and why is it accused of mutiny?
by Sybilla Gross
Here’s what you need to know about the Wagner Group, its role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and why its leader is accused of mutiny.
Asia Pacific Jun 24, 2023
Taiwan says Chinese air force approached close to island's coast
Taiwan sent up its own aircraft and dispatched ships in response and activated land-based missile systems, its Defense Ministry said.
Commentary / World Jun 23, 2023
ASEAN finds itself stuck between the U.S. and China
by Lili Yan Ing
To build resilience at a time of great-power rivalries, Southeast Asian countries must strengthen regional cooperation.
Business Jun 23, 2023
Russian war economy is awash with bags of cash kept out of banks
Russian mercenaries killed in Ukraine are inadvertently helping stoke a new cash boom at home in an unusual side effect of the war.
Editorials Jun 23, 2023
There are again hopes that the United States and China have recognized the need to install guardrails on their relationship after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic trip to Beijing.
National Jun 23, 2023
Japan and France vow to boost defense ties amid NATO office plan discord
The two countries pledged to bolster bilateral defense cooperation by conducting activities such as joint exercises.
World | ANALYSIS Jun 23, 2023
Ambitious plans for U.S.-India technology sharing face hurdles
The U.S. has touted deals to sell weapons to India and share with it sensitive military technology. But standing in the way are strict rules governing export of the tech.
World Jun 23, 2023
Ukraine reports slow counteroffensive progress as its forces attack supply lines
by Daryna Krasnolutska and Alberto Nardelli
Kyiv said its forces have advanced up to a kilometer on the southern front.
Asia Pacific Jun 23, 2023
Two Koreas speed up drone race after unprecedented incursions
by Jon Herskovitz and Sangmi Cha
South Korea’s cabinet this week approved plans for a new drone command to be set up by the military.