‘Only pirates do this’: Philippines accuses China of using bladed weapons in major South China Sea escalation
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Taiwan must resolve its defense approach for help to be effective
Masahiro Matsumura is professor of international politics and national security at the faculty of law of St. Andrew's University in Osaka and a Taiwan Fellow at the Taiwan Center for Security Studies in Taipei.
Philippines accuses China of 'piracy' in South China Sea
MANILA -- The Philippines accused China of "piracy" on Wednesday, as defense officials reported injuries and stolen equipment following an incident in Second Thomas Shoal, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea.
New Zealand 'resets' foreign policy on Indo-Pacific security: PM
TOKYO -- New Zealand is resetting its foreign policy and looking to engage more in security and defense areas in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in an interview on Wednesday.
Thursday Briefing: Russia and North Korea’s Defense Pledge
President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un revived a Cold War-era mutual defense pledge between Russia and North Korea yesterday.
Why Is Putin Traveling to Vietnam?
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia wrapped up a state visit to one ally, North Korea, and moved on to another, Vietnam, arriving early Thursday local time hoping to shore up crucial partnerships in the region as he wages a protracted war in Ukraine.