DPRK Slams Ulchi Freedom Shield Drills as ‘Provocative’
The DPRK’s first vice-chief of the KPA, Kim Yong Bok, condemned the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills as the largest, longest and most provocative exercise, warning of heightened tensions.
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2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin: What to Expect from the Largest Gathering
The 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin will bring together 20+ countries and 10 orgs for the largest meeting in its 24-year history, as leaders tackle security, economy and connectivity.
US Warships Head to Caribbean Amid Drug Cartel Tensions
The U.S. has sent warships with 4,500 personnel to the southern Caribbean to target drug cartels, a move that could heighten regional tensions.
Wang Yi in Kabul for 6th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Dialogue
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Kabul for the 6th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue to boost regional cooperation and development.
US Pressure on Allies Over Taiwan Undermines Its Strategic Standing
US pressure on allies over Taiwan reveals hypocrisy, undermines one-China principle and regional security as Japan and Australia refuse to commit.
Why Japan’s Defense Boost Risks Raising East Asia Tensions
Japan’s 2025 defense white paper signals a shift from post-war pacifism to military expansion, risking tensions with the Chinese mainland in East Asia.
Wang Yi and SCO Secretary-General Gear Up for 2024 Tianjin Summit
Chinese FM Wang Yi met SCO Sec-Gen Nurlan Yermekbayev in Tianjin, praising the SCO’s role in regional peace and planning a united, fruitful summit.
Critics Warn Lai Ching-te’s Defense Rhetoric May Fuel Fear and Regional Tensions
This fourth piece in a commentary series explores how Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s defense speeches may rely on fear-mongering to justify arms buildup and risk destabilizing East Asia.
SCO Defense Chiefs Unite for Stability at Qingdao Summit
At the SCO Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, leaders pledged to bolster regional security, uphold the “Shanghai Spirit,” and deepen cooperation amid a complex global landscape.
Turkish FM Warns Israel Is Steering Region Toward ‘Total Disaster’
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan urged Israel to halt its strikes on Iran, warning at the OIC meeting in Istanbul that the attacks risk dragging the region into a ‘total disaster.’