Asia News Network

February 1, 2023

MenuMenu

  • Home
  • Around Asia
    • Afghanistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • Brunei
    • Cambodia
    • Chinese Mainland
    • Taiwan
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Laos
    • Japan
    • Malaysia
    • Mongolia
    • Myanmar
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
    • Philippines
    • South Korea
    • North Korea
    • Singapore
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Geopolitics
  • In-depth
    • Inside Pacific Islands
    • Celebrating the K-wave
  • Business
    • Technology
    • Economic Affairs
    • Corporate Buzz
    • Big Picture
    • Policy matters
    • Agriculture
    • Transportation
    • Energy
    • Markets
    • Gaming
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
    • Work & Life
    • Entertainment & Arts
    • Asian Flavours
    • Books
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Culture
    • Social Media
    • Nature
  • About us
  1. Home
  2. Posts tagged: Defence & Security

Defence & Security

20230131000696_0.jpeg
  • Around Asia
  • Defence & Security
  • + 7 more
    • Defence and Security
    • EAST ASIA
    • GEOPOLITICS
    • Home Page
    • National Affair Right
    • NATIONAL AFFAIRS
    • TOP NEWS

Calls for South Korea’s nuclear buildup a chance to widen debate: Experts

The latest Gallup Korea poll showed this week that 7 in 10 South Koreans back the country’s independent nuclear buildup, a jump from the 60 per cent support six years ago.

  • Published: February 1, 20238:44 am
  • Author Choi Si-young
20230131000698_0.jpeg
  • EAST ASIA
  • GEOPOLITICS
  • + 3 more
    • Home Page
    • Top News
    • Top Row

South Korea, US agree to further step up military exercises

The two countries also agreed to expand combined field training exercises and to conduct a large-scale combined joint firing demonstration to strengthen the alliance’s…

  • Published: February 1, 20238:40 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
dw-korea-military-230130_0.webp
  • GEOPOLITICS
  • OPINION
  • + 2 more
    • Russia-Ukraine conflict
    • Thought Leadership

The stunning rise of South Korea as a defender of Ukraine

Becoming one of Europe’s leading weapon suppliers not only boosts the global stature of South Korea’s defence industry, but also has other implications.

  • Published: January 31, 20231:12 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
20230130000557_0.jpeg
  • Defence & Security
  • Defence and Security
  • + 1 more
    • GEOPOLITICS

‘South Korea, US both have roles to play on nuclear deterrence’: Nato sec-gen

As long as authoritarian powers do not relinquish their control over nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence cannot be ruled out, the Stoltenberg said.

  • Published: January 31, 202312:48 pm
  • Author Choi Si-young
20230129000154_0.jpg
  • GEOPOLITICS
  • Russia-Ukraine conflict

NATO chief stresses ‘interconnected’ security amid N. Korean support of Russia

"Our visit is a strong expression of the great importance we attach to the partnership between the [South Korea] and the NATO," Stoltenberg said.

  • Published: January 30, 20231:38 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
FILES-JAPAN-DEFENCE-POLITICS-ARMAMENT-024521_4-1.webp
  • Asian Editors Circle
  • Home Page
  • + 3 more
    • OPINION
    • Regional affairs opinion
    • Top News

When shield becomes spear: Is Japan closing off its security options?

PM Kishida has taken a strong stand in response to an increasingly hostile security environment. Yet Japan’s more muscular defence policy could paradoxically make it more…

  • Published: January 26, 20233:06 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
Screenshot_19.jpg
  • GEOPOLITICS
  • Home Page
  • + 3 more
    • Russia-Ukraine conflict
    • Top News
    • TOP NEWS

US, Germany okay tanks for Ukraine

Although Western countries have already sent Ukraine military aid, tanks were long considered a step too far, risking a widening backlash from Russia.

  • Published: January 26, 20238:48 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
Soldiers-of-the-Armed-Forces-of-the-Philippines-during-Balikata-exercises-Inq.jpeg
  • Defence & Security
  • Defence and Security
  • + 3 more
    • GEOPOLITICS
    • Home Page
    • TOP NEWS

Next ‘Balikatan military exercise set in Marcos home province

The exercises will involve Army, Navy, and Air Force elements as well as special operations, and will be the biggest since the pandemic.

  • Published: January 26, 20238:12 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
dw-virginiaclass-230118_0.webp
  • Defence & Security
  • Defence and Security
  • + 4 more
    • GEOPOLITICS
    • Home Page
    • Top News
    • Top Row

Australian PM pushes ahead with plans for nuclear submarines despite concerns in the US

Australia is set to acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US and Britain, as part of the Aukus security pact announced in 2021.

  • Published: January 19, 20239:10 am
  • Author Jonathan Pearlman
Vdd230117WEFDi10532.webp
  • Defence & Security
  • Defence and Security
  • + 3 more
    • GEOPOLITICS
    • Home Page
    • WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2023

Davos panellists call for cooperation among countries to stave off cyber threats

The WEF had flagged widespread cybercrime and cyber insecurity as one of its top 10 global risks in the 2023 edition of its Global Risks Report released last week.

  • Published: January 19, 20239:04 am
  • Author Royston Sim

Posts navigation

Page 1 Page 2 … Page 42 Next page

SPECIAL REPORTS

  • Popular
  • Recent

Follow Us

Copyright © 2018 - 2022 Asia News Network. All rights reserved.
scroll to top