Military

ANALYSIS: Major Issues Linger in the US-Philippines Security Alliance
A recent visit by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo clarified the US position on defending the Philippines, but questions remain over the longstanding security alliance.

How Taiwan Can Survive the Next Phase of the US-China Rivalry
As the African proverb goes: 'When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled.'

'My Fighting Eagles Fly Around Formosa': Is This the 'China Dream' for Taiwan?
China has steadily signaled to Taiwan that 'peaceful reunification' comes with a generous side helping of military domination.

Taiwan Officially Makes Request to Buy New Fighter Jets From United States
A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.

ANALYSIS: China and South Korea's THAAD Dispute May Be Set to Reignite
The US may see this week's summit with North Korea as the perfect time to bring the issue back to the table.

Southeast Asia Is Being Flooded With Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Russia is bolstering its Asia-Pacific soft power by supplying Southeast Asian states with arms.

Taiwan Can Benefit From the US Killing the INF Treaty With Russia
The withdrawal removes a major US handicap in its great power struggle with China.