Rusty Ship, Big Stakes: Philippines Stands Ground in the Second Thomas Shoal Against Chinese ‘Salami Slicing’
China is escalating its confrontation with the Philippines by ramming vessels, building military islands, and threatening what it calls illegal intruders, aiming to drive...
Putin’s North Korea Visit Sparks Concerns in Seoul, Silence from Beijing
The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea is a significant event that may have stirred up Beijing. China, North Korea's main...
China’s Nuclear Warheads on High Alert for First Time, India Counters with Arsenal Expansion
Russia conducted two part non-strategic nuclear force exercises in May and June with Belarus. It means they practiced with the troops meant for handling tactical nuclear...
Eurasian ‘Peace’ Club with Strict ‘No Americans Allowed’ Policy, Courtesy of Putin
On June 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a peace proposal to the West during his keynote address at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
Make in India vs Buy in a Hurry: Indian Army’s Artillery Acquisition Process Juggles Desi Defense Dreams with Imported Guns
The corruption of the Bofors 155mm Howitzer deal and the subsequent decades-long delay in India's artillery acquisition have been extensively discussed. Nevertheless, we must...