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Give the A-10s to Taiwan and they can stop a Chinese sea invasion
The US Air Force proposes to“divest” itself of 162 A-10 Warthog aircraft by 2026and send them to the boneyard at Davis Monthan Airbase in Tucson, Arizona. There the A-10s would rot away in the sun. If the US Air Force does not want them anymore, they would be gone by the end of 2026 or […] The post Give the A-10s to Taiwan and they can stop a Chinese sea invasion appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:
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The 12-day war with Iran: too short
Donald Trump is the president and I’m not. He deserves credit for the successful strikes on some of Iran’s nuclear sites – carried out flawlessly by US forces after Israel had peeled apart Iran’s vaunted air defenses to allow free run of Iranian skies. But, if the president asks me, I’ll tell him he perhaps […] The post The 12-day war with Iran: too short appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:India’s trade gambit: sovereignty vs. Trump’s tariff deadline
With just days remaining before President Trump’s July 9 deadline to reimpose steep “reciprocal tariffs,” US-India trade talks have reached a critical juncture. Trump’s recent declaration of a “very big deal” with India, one that would “open up” its markets stands in stark contrast to the gridlock reported by negotiators in Washington. As an Indian […] The post India’s trade gambit: sovereignty vs. Trump’s tariff...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:China partially lifts ban on Japanese seafood imports
It imposed the ban in 2023 over Japan's release of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Not Just Shock Absorbers: How ASEAN Is Shaping the China Trade Balance
Even as China turns to the region to manage overcapacity and geopolitical headwinds, Southeast Asia will continue to shape trade on its own terms.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Anwar, Prabowo Call for Middle East Peace, Pledge Joint Development of Disputed Maritime Area
Malaysia and Indonesia have both been outspoken about recent events in the region, particularly Israel's ruthless attacks on the Palestinians of Gaza.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China
The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Sri Lanka’s Shifting Stance on Foreign Research Vessels Risks Its Blue Economy Future
It is under pressure from India and the U.S. to block Chinese research vessels from docking in its ports. Will the crafting of standard operating procedures help?
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Thai Nationalists Hold Large Demonstration Calling for PM’s Resignation
The pressure against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's unsteady coalition government continues to mount.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:As Singapore PM visits China, no sign US pressure constrains ties
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made a five-day visit to China last week, a prominent display of friendly and constructive relations that stood in contrast to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s comments about “malign Chinese influence” at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore on May 31. After meeting with President Xi Jinping, Premier […] The post As Singapore PM visits China, no sign US...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN
The ideal of inclusion meets the reality of institutional adjustment.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:'Every word has come back to haunt me': China cracks down on women who write gay erotica
At least 30 writers have been arrested across the country since February, a lawyer tells the BBC.
Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source:China is cracking down on young women who write gay erotica
"Every word I once wrote has come back to haunt me," posted a writer who says she was arrested for "obscene" work.
Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source:US builds next-generation bunker buster with China in mind
After blasting Iran’s nuke bunkers with 13-ton bombs, the US is racing to build a smarter, sleeker penetrator for the next war, possibly with China. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that in the wake of the US Air Force’s first combat use of the 13,000-kilogram GBU-57/B massive ordnance penetrator during the June strikes […] The post US builds next-generation bunker buster with China in mind appeared first on...
Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source:What the Iran bombing shows about American power and its limits
Last week was a good week for American power and for Donald Trump. The attack he ordered on Iran, against most expectations, was a successful demonstration of that power especially as it intimidated Iran sufficiently to discourage immediate retaliation. The agreement by NATO to set a 5% target for defense spending in proportion to GDP […] The post What the Iran bombing shows about American power and its limits appeared...
Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source:Dalai Lama at 90: The Succession Battle That Will Shape Tibet’s Future
With Beijing eager to control the Tibetan centuries-old reincarnation process, a spiritual question has become fused to a complex geopolitical conflict.
Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source:One of Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy parties disbands
It is the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source:Thousands protest in Bangkok calling for Thai PM to resign
Demands to resign follow a leaked phone call the prime minister had with Cambodia's former leader about a border dispute.
Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source:'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world
Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:How Indian chef defied odds to win food Oscar and take Tamil cuisine global
Chef Vijay Kumar’s 2025 James Beard win marks a quiet revolution, spotlighting south Indian cuisine globally.
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Source:China steps closer to landing on moon by 2030
China has successfully conducted an escape flight test on its lunar spacecraft Mengzhou, which means “dream ship” in Mandarin. By 2030, the country plans to send three Chinese astronauts to land on the moon. It was the second zero-altitude escape flight test in 27 years, following the first one conducted by the Shenzhou manned spacecraft […] The post China steps closer to landing on moon by 2030 appeared first on Asia...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:'Commercialising concussion': The Australians taking a backyard collision game global
As hype over the game grows, so do concerns about the potential for brain injuries.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:‘Special relationship’: preparing Britain and America for new era
The Council on Geostrategy has just launched“The ‘special relationship’: preparing Britain and America for a new era“at a roundtable hosted by the US Embassy in London.This paper focuses on the alliance in a time of immense change and we tasked ourselves with providing an honest, non-emotive read out of the state of the alliance, focusing […] The post ‘Special relationship’: preparing Britain and America for new era...
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:India’s Monarchy Fantasy in Nepal Is a Strategic Mirage
The vision of a pro-India monarch is a dangerous misreading of Nepal’s history, its political complexities, and the implications for India’s regional interests.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Mongolia’s Government Transition: Democracy in Action or Foreign Interference?
A recent report alleges that Mongolia’s change in government was the product of a Moscow-linked influence operation. Far from it.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Washington Discusses the Future of Central Asia-US Relations, While Beijing Takes Concrete Action
While Beijing holds another presidential summit with Central Asia, Washington continues to discuss how to engage the region.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Japan’s WWII Anniversary Strategy and China’s Memory Politics
The historical issues in East Asia have long been a blindspot for the United States. Time to start paying attention.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Iran-Israel War Disrupts Life Along Pakistan’s Balochistan Border
Islamabad needs to assess the implications of the recent war not just from a security or foreign policy lens, but as a humanitarian concern.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: French Polynesia, a Model of Shared Sovereignty?
French Polynesia is a pivotal element of France’s strategy in the Pacific – and offers a compelling case study for shared sovereignty within the French Republic.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s Model for Digital Defense of Democracy Goes Global
As the U.S. and others struggle to confront AI-driven disinformation, Taiwan’s resilience has become its latest key export.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Eyes in Orbit: Rethinking India’s Strategic Blind Spot in Low Earth Space
In an era where the geometry of power is tilting skyward, the nations with eyes in orbit will be the ones that define what comes next.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:How Do Cyprus and Croatia Fit Into India’s Europe Strategy?
On Modi’s way to Canada he make a stop in Cyprus, and visited Croatia on his return journey.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan Has a Lot at Stake in the Iran Conflict
From a massive refugee population to a major trade partner, Iran is of crucial importance to the Taliban regime. The U.S. should pay attention to the growing relationship.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Iran’s Failed Deterrence: Lessons for North Korea
The strikes on Iran offer crucial lessons for North Korea regarding deterrence, intelligence penetration, and the potential consequences of asymmetric warfare and proxy dynamics.
Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source:Moral Vigilantism Behind Murder of Social Media Influencer in India’s Punjab
As shocking as the murder is its justification, as well as the deafening silence of the political class and civil society.
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