Northeast Asia
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‘Enduring Partners’ takes off in Thailand
FORUM Staff Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and United States Air National Guard personnel met for the inaugural Enduring Partners engagement in mid-September 2023 at Korat RTAF Base in central…
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Taiwan expects to deploy two new submarines by 2027, security advisor says
Reuters Taiwan hopes to deploy at least two new, domestically developed submarines by 2027 and possibly equip later models with missiles to strengthen deterrence against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP)…
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Japan, South Korea, U.S. unite against North Korean missile threats
Felix Kim Enhanced defense communication among Japan, South Korea and the United States, including real-time sharing of missile defense data, promises to boost deterrence against North Korean missile threats. When…
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USSTRATCOM Commander meets with key Indo-Pacific Allies
U.S. Strategic Command The leader of the United States military command tasked with deterring strategic attacks recently met with senior leaders from Japan and South Korea, affirming the U.S. commitment…
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U.S., Allies, Partners look to confidence-building measures to protect sea routes, enhance security
FORUM Staff With Indo-Pacific tensions mounting over territorial disputes, increasing maritime incidents and expanding gray-zone activities, militaries are turning to confidence-building measures (CBMs) to maintain peace. CBMs are agreements among…
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As North Korea unveils submarine, experts cite ‘signs of deception’
FORUM Staff A rattled Kim Jong Un exaggerated claims about North Korea’s arsenal in early September 2023 when the regime showed off a submarine that reportedly can launch a nuclear…
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Taiwan urges PRC to stop ‘destructive’ military activities
Reuters Taiwan’s Defense Ministry urged the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to stop “destructive, unilateral action” after reporting a sharp rise in military activities near the self-governed island in mid-September…
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Allies, partners prepare to counter PRC maneuvers to block sea lines of communication
FORUM Staff The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to threaten sea lines of communication (SLOCs) worldwide, undermining international maritime security norms and laws. In 2023, for example, the PRC…
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Japan’s regional diplomacy forging stability amid rising tensions
Marc Jacob Prosser Japan’s soft power efforts to promote stability are renowned throughout the Indo-Pacific, including Tokyo’s central role in regional defense diplomacy and forums. Rising tensions have underscored the…
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Japan, Philippines deepen defense cooperation amid shared security concerns
FORUM Staff When Japan announced an unprecedented plan in early 2023 to help bolster defense and security in like-minded countries, the Philippines was high on its list. Tokyo’s Official Security…
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