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After Singapore summit, a question of US priorities in Asia’s ‘hot zone’

Taiwan’s independence and disputed territory in the South China Sea have long been tense subjects, but which is more likely to lead to a conflict?

US defense secretary visits Cambodia seeking reset amid China concerns

The trip will test the Pentagon's recent tactics of face-to-face engagement with countries in the region.

US, Philippines expand exercise to territorial edges amid tension with China

The U.S. is continuing to find ways to fortify defenses across the Pacific to deter China and counter its influence. The Philippines is key to that effort.

Chinese defense head warns of ‘self-destruction’ for Taiwan supporters

Chinese Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun delivered a sharp address in his first speech before Asia's largest defense summit.

Opinion

Breaking down barriers to tackle cyber threats

In an op-ed, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says cyber protection is not only a U.S. interagency, public-private challenge, but an allied problem set.

Marcos sets ‘red line’ with Beijing over South China Sea harassment

The Philippines' president said that any attack by China that killed a Filipino citizen would be "very, very close" to an act of war.

Austin meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022

The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Money, weapons and secret meetings: What the Pentagon is doing to arm Taiwan

There appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.

Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge

Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.

Opinion

All that’s left: A self-defeating semiconductor export tactic for China

If we do not get our semiconductor export control strategy right, not much else matters when it comes to the technology arms race with China.