Australia, US, Britain leaders to meet, submarine deal expected
The last update two years ago was billed as the most comprehensive since the Cold War era, and crafted as London recalibrated its post-Brexit foreign policy.
Canada launches new Indo-Pacific strategy, focus on ‘disruptive’ China
The 26-page document outlined a C$2.6 billion (US$1.9 billion) spending that will include boosting Canada’s military presence and cyber security in the region.
British warship deployed to Indo-Pacific region docks in Singapore
The deployment of HMS Tamar and HMS Spey in the Indo-Pacific marks Britain's first permanent naval in the region since the British withdrawal from the east of the Suez Canal in…
War In Ukraine will not fray Indo-Pacific strategy
The writer says that the view floated by India's leading geopolitical thinker Brahma Chellaney that the Ukraine war will put America's Indo-Pacific strategy in jeopardy, is flawed.
Ukraine: Out of a tiger’s mouth into a crocodile’s mouth
The writer believes ultimately Ukraine will have to face Russia alone.
N. Korea slams AUKUS as US ‘tool for war’ threatening world security
A commentary posted on the North's foreign ministry said the world should be wary of the initiative, called AUKUS, that "brings dark clouds of a nuclear war to the world."
Indonesia’s strategic defence concept in Indo-Pacific region
Possible conflicts in the South China Sea or other flashpoints could involve scenarios where conflicting military forces traverse to the flashpoints through Indonesia’s waters
PM expresses Malaysia’s concern over Aukus at the East Asia summit
PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob shared his concern that it could lead to arms race and spark tension, leading to instability in the region.
AUKUS spurs arms race, puts to test Aussie pledge of nuclear non-proliferation
As Australia faces no major defence perils from the Pacific nations, the new grouping’s move is aimed at Chinese presence in the Asia Pacific.
Indonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS nuclear submarines plan
The two nations are concerned about its ramifications even though nuclear weapons are not part of the plan.