Conflicts – Tensions
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Allies, Partners conduct joint naval exercises in South China Sea for Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Reuters The armed forces of five Allies and Partners conducted joint maritime exercises in a portion of the South China Sea in late September. New Zealand joined for the first…
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Hong Kong’s academic freedom suffers under security regime, report says
Voice of America Hong Kong’s national security law, enacted in July 2020, has eroded academic freedom in the former United Kingdom colony, according to a report released in late September…
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CCP’s bid to train foreign police officers seen as latest ploy in quest for global control
FORUM Staff The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced a plan in early September 2024 to export its law and order model by training 3,000 police officers worldwide. The proposal from…
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U.S., Chinese defense leaders resume military-to-military talks
FORUM Staff United States and People’s Republic of China (PRC) defense leaders reiterated their respective security postures in discussions intended to defuse actions or misunderstandings that could spark a confrontation.…
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U.S. sanctions target Russia-North Korea financial conspiracy for illegal weapons
Reuters The United States imposed sanctions on five entities and one individual for enabling payments between North Korea and Russia to support Moscow’s unprovoked war against Ukraine and Pyongyang’s illicit…
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Beijing’s support of Myanmar’s junta fuels resentment, resistance
Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) backing of Myanmar’s brutal, highly unpopular and illegitimate military junta further exposes Beijing’s hypocrisy and heavy-handed interference in the region.…
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PRC pushes propaganda, manipulated information about human rights abuses
Voice of America The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is using new propaganda campaigns to obscure its human rights abuses against Tibetans and Uyghurs. The PRC recently invited foreign bloggers…
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Philippines to continue Sabina Shoal deployments
Reuters The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels to the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, the nation’s Coast Guard said after a Philippine ship returned to port after…
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Indonesia enhances anti-drone capabilities with interceptor missiles, rapid-fire cannons
Gusty Da Costa With uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) posing a growing threat, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) is refining its anti-drone strategy, including incorporating interceptor missiles and rapid-fire cannons. The…
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Australian, island nations’ police to respond to Blue Pacific emergencies
FORUM Staff A new multinational police force based in Australia will provide security for Blue Pacific nations while also serving as a deterrent to the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC)…
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