What US should do next on national security
The US Congress just passed — and Biden signed — a major national security bill. The bill has four main provisions:
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Japan’s latest military gamble reflects a changing security landscape
Japan has long been looking at ways to reduce the export controls on its arms exports.
Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from China.
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new team, says island's security difficult
TAIPEI — Taiwan faces a difficult national security situation, with China pressing closer all the time, President-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday has he announced the appointments of his new security and diplomacy teams ahead of taking office next month.
Pro-China Philippine governor, Manuel Mamba, who opposes US drills, removed from office for illegal use of election funds
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Wednesday it had disqualified Manuel Mamba from serving his third term as governor of Cagayan province for illegally using public funds during the 2022 election period.
China’s and India’s coal habits are slowing down the green transition
Given the likelihood of an extended heatwave this summer, the Indian government has ordered all gas-based power stations to be operational from May 1 to June 30. Power demand reached a record 243 gigawatts last September, and is forecast to hit 260GW this summer.
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr has been rebranding himself as a human rights supporter. Is it working?
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s efforts at rehabilitating his family image and rebranding himself as more pro-human rights than his predecessor look to be paying off, after Time magazine included him in its list of 100 Most Influential People of 2024.
These Issues Are Testing the U.S.-China Thaw
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is meeting officials in China this week as disputes over wars, trade, technology and security are testing the two countries’ efforts to stabilize the relationship.