Why Beijing has struggled to rally Asia against Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

China and Japan’s long-standing rivalry has deep historic roots, and relations between the two have taken a significant turn for the worse in recent months. This, the second in a three-part series, looks at whether Beijing overplayed its hand on the Taiwan issue in the face of what is a ‘strategic reality’ for Japan and … Read more

Analysts urge reinvention of ASEAN political-security community amid geopolitical shifts | Malaysia

AS ASEAN prepares to convene its 46th Summit next week, regional experts are calling for urgent reform of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), warning that its current framework is ill-equipped to deal with mounting traditional security threats and the rising geopolitical tensions reshaping the Indo-Pacific. Dr Rahul Mishra, Associate Professor at the Centre for Indo-Pacific … Read more

Turkey wants used Eurofighters in the event of an urgent need for fighter jets

Archyde Turkey to Acquire Eurofighter Typhoons: Strengthening Military Posture Table of Contents 1. Turkey to Acquire Eurofighter Typhoons: Strengthening Military Posture 2. Elevating Airpower Capabilities 3. Strategic Implications 4. Enhancing Interoperability 5. Looking Ahead 6. Turkey Looks to Eurofighter Typhoons to Fill Air Force Needs 7. Interview with Dr. Mehmet Akarsu, Senior Defense Analyst at … Read more

Australia Boosts Solomon Islands’ Police Force with Major Funding

Australia’s government has pledged A$190 million to strengthen the Solomon Islands police force, reducing its dependency on foreign assistance. Announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the initiative positions Australia as the Solomon Islands’ preferred security partner, enhancing regional stability. Since 2022, the Solomon Islands have seen a small presence of Chinese police following a … Read more