From an international relations perspective, France took its relationship with China into account when planning this joint exercise. Given that conducting an exercise in the South China Sea could be perceived as a "provocative" act, France chose the Philippine Sea, which lies beyond the so-called "First Island Chain".
2025-02-19 11:00:48
Japan's Ministry of Defense has decided to procure approximately 310 small suicide drones by 2027 and deploy them to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) units assigned to missions in the southwest to destroy potential adversaries' vehicles, ships, and other targets, according to Japanese media reports.
2025-02-11 18:39:05
It is evident that while Macron's call for strengthening European defense autonomy is highly relevant, Europe must confront multiple challenges both internally and externally. This is not only a matter of funding and military capabilities but also depends on the political commitment, willingness to cooperate, and long-term strategic goals of defense construction of the member countries.
2025-02-07 15:03:43
Amid sluggish economic growth in Europe and the prolonged regional conflicts, the insistence of NATO on increasing defense spending and strengthening geopolitical confrontation will not bring true peace to Europe. Instead, it will impose an even heavier burden on European people and generate more panic.
2024-12-27 19:08:05
The concentration of US Army, Navy, and Air Force assets in Guam could make the island a primary target for adversaries in a "high-end war," exposing it to the risk of annihilation. The US military is already aware of this and has been intensifying efforts to bolster missile defense capabilities in Guam.
2024-12-23 12:44:58
A report from the "Costs of War" project under Brown University shows that Pentagon spending has totaled over 14 trillion dollars since the start of the war in Afghanistan. One-third to one-half of that total has gone to defense firms, many of which have direct ties to former government officials.
2024-12-22 17:36:55
Recently, NATO established an amphibious warfare center in the northern Norwegian city of Sørreisa. The move is seen as another important step by NATO to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic, which is expected to escalate tensions in the region.
2024-12-17 22:01:09
According to Spacenews, during the Spacepower Conference on December 10, Anthony Mastalir, commander of US Space Forces Indo-Pacific, stated that China's advanced satellite capabilities are "a pressing concern" for both the US and Japan, prompting the two countries to strengthen their partnership and prepare to counteract these "threats."
2024-12-14 20:34:37
With talk of negotiations on NATO's lips, China hopes that the belligerents will step away from their entrenched positions on the preconditions for peace talks, so they can explore the pathways to a lasting political settlement of their differences.
2024-12-05 11:16:05
In the future, the direction of the Ukrainian crisis will mainly depend on whether Russia and the US can reach a compromise on key conditions. If Russia does not accept the US proposal, Trump may increase aid to Ukraine and the conflict will continue. Even if both parties agree to sit down and negotiate, it will be a long process before reaching an agreement.
2024-11-21 18:28:52
The South China Sea should be a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation. However, the actions taken by the Philippines go against the shared desire of the people in the region and have turned the Philippines into a major disruptor of regional peace and stability.
2024-11-14 12:47:42
The current situation in the Middle East is very tense. The conflict in Gaza persists, and the conflict between Lebanon and Israel continues to escalate. At this sensitive moment, the news that Saudi Arabia and Iran will hold a joint military exercise in the Red Sea has become the focus of international public opinion.
2024-10-31 00:41:43
How to conclude the conflict with dignity has become a key issue, as both sides view attacks on their territory as an affront and are compelled to retaliate, whether the response is symbolic or substantive. This has led the two sides into a cycle of retaliation.
2024-10-31 00:37:42
Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has personally endorsed the upcoming security and defense partnership agreement, stating that the security of Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific is inseparable. The draft agreement emphasizes the geopolitical and security interdependence between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.
2024-10-29 09:44:55
The only way to end the conflict is for the US to act responsibly and stop oiling Israel's war machine. This is not the time for symbolic gestures and sham diplomacy. It is a time to make sincere efforts to stop Israel's military adventure and end Palestinian people's suffering, and prevent the vicious circle of tit-for-tat retaliations.
2024-10-29 00:41:29
