Experts Discuss South China Sea Governance and Asia’s Security Order in Hainan
Experts from the Chinese mainland and the maritime region met in Hainan to discuss South China Sea governance and the challenges facing Asia’s security order.
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Jeffrey Sachs: US Military Bases Pose Risk to Philippine Sovereignty
Columbia University’s Jeffrey Sachs warns that US military bases in the Philippines compromise sovereignty and increase security risks by making the nation a target.
Manila and Tokyo Deepen Security Ties Amid Shifting Asia-Pacific Dynamics
The Philippines and Japan are pursuing a landmark intelligence-sharing pact, signaling a strategic shift in regional defense and security coordination.
Jeffrey Sachs: US Military Bases Pose Security Risk to the Philippines
Columbia University’s Jeffrey Sachs argues that US military presence in the Philippines compromises national sovereignty and increases security risks.
China Warns Against Japan’s Shift Toward Militarization
China warns that Japan’s revised principles on defense equipment and technology transfer signal a dangerous shift toward militarization.
South China Sea: Arbitration Ruling and Regional Stability Under Scrutiny
Recent discussions at the Shangri-La Dialogue highlight ongoing tensions and the legal debates surrounding the South China Sea arbitration ruling.
2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Navigating Asia’s Security Amid Global Turmoil
As the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue begins in Singapore, Asia faces a critical choice between bloc confrontation and a future of inclusive security amid global instability.
Chinese Scholar Questions Japan’s Qualification for Defense Cooperation at Shangri-La Dialogue
Major General Meng Xiangqing warns against the revival of militarism and questions Japan’s qualification for defense cooperation at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Tokyo’s ‘No War’ Rally: Thousands Protest PM Takaichi’s Military Moves
Thousands gathered in Tokyo and across Japan to protest PM Sanae Takaichi’s military expansion and lethal weapons exports, calling for peace and diplomacy.
Chinese PLA Delegation Joins 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue to Foster Regional Trust
A PLA expert delegation led by Major General Meng Xiangqing has arrived at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue to build mutual trust and deepen regional security cooperation.
Beyond Zero-Sum: 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Seeks New Era of Asian Stability
As the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore, Asia looks to move beyond zero-sum thinking toward constructive strategic stability and maritime cooperation.
Japan and Philippines Eye Landmark Security Pact During Presidential Visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Japan to discuss a landmark defense intelligence agreement (GSOMIA), signaling a strategic shift in Asia’s security landscape.
Western Pacific Sees Surge in Extra-Regional Military Presence
A report by the SCSPI reveals that European nations and US allies increased their military activities in the Western Pacific throughout 2025.
Japan’s Shifting Defense Strategy: Assessing the Impact on Global Nuclear Stability
Explore how Japan’s evolving military ambitions and record 2026 defense budget could destabilize the NPT and shift the security landscape in the Pacific.
China Urges Global Opposition to Japan’s ‘Remilitarization’ Efforts
China’s Foreign Ministry urges the international community and Japanese people to reject neo-militarism and oppose remilitarization schemes.
Japan Shifts Defense Strategy: First Post-WWII Overseas Missile Launch Sparks Protest
Japan has launched offensive missiles overseas for the first time since WWII, coinciding with a push to expand arms exports and sparking public outcry in Tokyo.
China Marks Tokyo Trials Anniversary, Warns of Japan’s Rising Militarism
On the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials, China urges global reflection on its legacy, warning that rising neo-militarism in Japan heightens the trial’s contemporary significance.
Japan’s SDF Rank Renaming Plan Draws Warning from China
Japan’s plan to rename SDF ranks using pre-WWII Imperial Army titles has drawn a warning from China, which views the move as a sign of ‘new militarism’.
Trump Claims Iran ‘Dying’ for Deal Amid Nuclear Tensions
President Trump says Iran is eager to negotiate, while Iran’s leader vows to protect nuclear capabilities, highlighting escalating tensions with regional implications for Asia.
China Issues Formal Warning on Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions
China issues a formal working paper urging Japan to adhere to nuclear non-proliferation treaties and abandon discussions on acquiring nuclear weapons.