Nuclear war unlikely despite Russia’s threats, says military strategy guru Edward Luttwak
He stressed: "Nuclear weapons were born too powerful to be useful."
Defence & Security
North Korea fires 2 more ballistic missiles, in 7th launch in 15 days
The launches came after North Korea publicly justified its flurry of missile test launches as a “planned self-defensive” action against US military threats.
Malaysian Defence Ministry to detail how it will utilise RM17.37 billion budget soon
The Defence Minister said the allocation was an increase of RM1.23 billion or 7.8 per cent compared to this year’s budget.
Australia and Solomon Islands discuss ‘mutual security’
The relationship between Australia and Solomon Islands has been strained in recent months.
UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on North Korea provocations with China, Russia backing North Korea
China and Russia said that Pyongyang was reacting to joint military exercises the US led with South Korea and Japan in the region.
What is behind North Korea’s sudden burst of ballistic missile launches?
The latest missile launches have come as an apparent tit-for-tat action against the redeployment of a US aircraft carrier near the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning US carrier deployment
The missile launch was the sixth in 12 days and the first since North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan on Oct 4.
North Korea rebukes redeployment of US aircraft carrier to East Sea
The redeployment came after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan earlier this week, its first IRBM launch in eight months.
Japan to accelerate discussions on enhancing defense capabilities amid growing North Korea threat
Recent North Korean missiles have been conspicuous for their low-altitude and irregular trajectories aimed at evading radar and missile defense networks.
Doubts arise on Aukus nuclear-submarine deal
The multibillion-dollar deal reached in Sept last year was heralded as a key component of the new strategic partnership of Australia, the UK and the US.