Key Issues
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G7 defense chiefs pledge commitment to Free and Open Indo-Pacific
FORUM Staff Defense ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations said they seek constructive and stable relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), while stating that Beijing…
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North Korean troops may be ‘cannon fodder’ in Russia’s war against Ukraine
FORUM Staff The precise quantity and capabilities of North Korean troops deployed to bolster Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine remain unknown. But few observers are optimistic about the prospects for…
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EU foreign policy chief says Europe must respond to threats from PRC, Russia, North Korea
Voice of America The European Union’s new foreign policy chief signaled she will take a tough stance on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia, while advocating for a…
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Malaysia, South Korea boost defense industry ties
Reuters Malaysia and South Korea have agreed to cooperate in supplying critical minerals from Malaysia’s reserves and to boost defense industry cooperation as the Southeast Asian country seeks to upgrade…
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Japan focuses on economic resilience, technology safeguards to bolster national defense
Tom Abke With geopolitical pressures growing, Japan is reshaping its national defense with a focus on economic resilience and technological independence. Through initiatives such as the Economic Security Promotion Act…
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South Korea-U.S. alliance expands to address cyber, space threats
Felix Kim In a significant advance for the South Korea-United States alliance, cyber and space threats have been formally recognized as potential triggers under the nations’ 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty,…
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ROK, U.S. troops review technology that detects, analyzes electronic intrusions
U.S. Forces Korea Combined Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States forces recently got firsthand looks at a PR-200 spectrum analyzer designed to detect electromagnetic intrusions, signals of interest and…
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U.S. national security memo reflects international effort to manage AI
FORUM Staff The United States has unveiled measures to harness rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in meeting national security objectives, including implementing safety and dependability standards. The National Security…
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North Korea-Russia military ties require coordinated response to maintain Indo-Pacific stability
U.S. Army 8th Theater Sustainment Command, National Security Law Team North Korea’s increasing military support for Russia, including arms shipments and deployment of 10,000 troops for Moscow’s illegal war against…
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Australia, Japan, U.S. to hold trilateral military training
The Associated Press Japan will deploy troops for joint training with Australian and United States forces in northern Australia, the countries’ defense ministers said as they expressed concern about a…
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