Cambodia and Thailand to hold ceasefire talks on Dec 24
It remains to be seen whether Thailand and Cambodia can successfully agree to a ceasefire, given the level of distrust and animosity, as well as the heightened nationalistic…
Defence & Security
South Korean Defence Ministry to restore North Korea policy division, boost military AI
The assistant minister post is to be revived after 20 years to oversee defence AI planning.
Malaysian PM Anwar urges Thai, Cambodian foreign ministers to use meeting to resolve border clashes
In a Facebook post, PM Anwar said he had spoken with Thai caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss the best way forward as…
Vietnam, US vow to boost political, security, defence ties at 14th dialogue
The annual mechanism aims to review and set orientations for political, security, and defence cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, build trust, and drive the stable and…
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ASEAN observer team as part of de-escalation efforts
A meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers is set for December 22, aiming to ease tensions and prevent further conflict between the two nations.
China condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan
The arms sales plan was unveiled on Wednesday, covering eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones and…
US Senate approves defence bill reinforcing 28,500-troop baseline in Korea
The provision effectively prevents unilateral troop reductions while allowing limited flexibility under strict conditions.
China sends special envoy to Thailand and Cambodia again to mediate border clash
The special envoy is scheduled to visit Cambodia and Thailand on December 18.
So much for ‘ironclad’ ties: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Marcos administration needs to clarify at once Washington’s stance on its relationship with and obligation to the Philippines, because as things stand, the implications are…
Japan’s Defence Minister Koizumi to speak with British, Philippine counterparts about China directing radar at ASDF fighter planes
In connection with the issue, a spokesperson of China’s Defence Ministry reiterated on Monday that the Chinese military had notified the Japanese side of the military drill in…