Northeast Asia
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Japan, South Korea, U.S. boost electronic warfare capabilities to safeguard regional security
Felix Kim Electronic warfare (EW) — military activity conducted in the electromagnetic spectrum — is a growing priority for Indo-Pacific armed forces. Japan, South Korea and the United States are…
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G7 urges PRC to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status
The Associated Press The Group of Seven leading industrial nations urged the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine, while also…
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Japan, South Korea, U.S. discuss sharing North Korea missile data
The Associated Press Japan, South Korea and the United States are negotiating an agreement on sharing real-time data on North Korean missile launches, as cooperation among the three nations becomes…
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Aging ships deliver sanctioned oil on shadowy missions
FORUM Staff A deadly explosion aboard the tanker ship Pablo has illuminated the growing “dark fleet” of older vessels that transports sanctioned crude oil and refined products such as diesel…
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Automation, new technologies support Japan’s defense future
Marc Jacob Prosser Japan’s plan to boost defense spending to 2% of its gross domestic product by 2027 comes as the nation faces a stark security challenge: an aging, shrinking…
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PRC, Russia increasing military collaboration, Japan’s foreign minister warns
The Associated Press Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed concern in mid-May 2023 about Chinese and Russian military cooperation in the region and said the security situation in Europe could…
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ROK-U.S. alliance marks 70th anniversary with strengthened mutual defense commitments
FORUM Staff South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and United States President Joe Biden highlighted 70 years of the Republic of Korea (ROK)-U.S. alliance with a commitment to regional peace…
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Japan, South Korea strengthen defense, supply chain cooperation
Marc Jacob Prosser Japan and South Korea are working together in key areas including defense and supply chain resilience. Through formal agreements and increased dialogue, their governments are sharing intelligence…
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CCP’s diplomatic overtures to North Korea cast uncertainty over rogue nation’s nuclear disarmament
FORUM Staff Speculation mounts as to whether the Chinese government’s increased efforts at diplomacy with North Korea will curtail the Kim Jong Un regime’s nuclear and ballistic weapons programs or…
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G-7 will stand up to ‘any coercion’ over Taiwan Strait, U.S. official says
Reuters Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations agreed to oppose any “coercion” or efforts by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to exert control in the Taiwan Strait,…
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