Nature of war in Asia headed for quantum leap
Aircraft carriers are starting to look obsolete considering the advances being made in defence technology in multiple domains.
Geopolitics
US will again push for tougher sanctions if North Korea conducts nuclear test
Pyongyang fired 23 ballistic missiles including ICBMs just this year. But the UN Security Council has failed to take any countermeasures, which stands in stark contrast to the…
‘Challenges’ set for Asean chair: Cambodia foreign minister
With seven months remaining as Asean chair, foreign minister Sokhonn said Cambodia has been “motivated and inspired to work harder” to advance Asean community building.
South Korea sends largest-scale naval fleet to US-led exercise
This will also be the first time South Korea sends a one-star Navy official to the exercise since 1990.
Tokyo issues complaints over Seoul’s Dokdo marine survey amid efforts to thaw relations
Following the complaint from Japan, the South Korean government rejected the protest, saying its research activity was legitimately carried out in accordance with related laws.
Vietnam, Russia review 30-year partnership in preserving President Ho Chi Minh’s body
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi highlighted the friendship between Vietnam and Russia and lauded the effective support that Russian experts have provided in many…
Taiwan says 30 Chinese planes entered its air defense identification zone
According to the defense ministry’s announcement, nine kinds of aircraft — including 22 fighters — entered the southwestern part of the zone.
Japan, US, Australia move to strengthen ties with South Pacific island nations
During the Quad summit on May 24 attended by leaders of Japan, the US, Australia and India, the leaders proposed strengthening maritime surveillance in the Indo-Pacific region.
Philippines protests China’s fishing ban extending to Philippine waters
China’s annual summer fishing prohibition covers waters down to the 12th parallel of the South China Sea, including the Paracel Islands near Vietnam and Panatag (Scarborough)…
Pakistan open to buying Russian oil if no threat of US sanctions: Minister
However, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail remarked that he did not think it was possible for Pakistani banks to make arrangements to buy Russian oil.