Capabilities
U.S., allies sharpen 'first island chain' defense in Pacific drills
Security
U.S. think-tank proposes 4-country deterrence framework for Indo-Pacific
Security
Solomon Islands moves to sideline parts of Chinese policing program
Diplomacy
India, Japan step up critical-mineral cooperation, launch 1st defense co-development
Security
Pacific island nations denounce China's missile test over 'blue continent'
The launch heightened concerns over Beijing's spreading military reach and renewed calls to keep the region free from military provocation.
Diplomacy
Philippines marks arbitral ruling anniversary; Marcos calls for 'sea of peace'
Diplomacy
Manila, Beijing trade barbs over S. China Sea ruling
China's missile test in Pacific draws U.S., regional condemnation
A Chinese submarine just test-fired a 'strategic' missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific. The launch demonstrates advances in China's sea-based nuclear deterrent.
Australia, Fiji sign mutual defense treaty amid Pacific security push
The pact strengthens both Australia's security partnership with Fiji and Canberra's broader effort to build regional security cooperation across the Pacific.
Human Rights
Minority activists seek international pressure on Beijing to repeal ethnic unity law
Diplomacy
Foreign cargo ship near Taiwan obeyed China Coast Guard's demands: Taipei
Diplomacy
Australia, Vanuatu sign pact barring foreign military base on Vanuatu
Diplomacy
RIMPAC drills showcase strike, undersea capabilities in world's largest maritime exercise
Diplomacy
U.S. transfers Triton sea drones to strengthen Philippine maritime surveillance
Diplomacy
China sidelined as Russian-N. Korean bridge exposes strains in regional alignment
Diplomacy
China's ethnic unity law puts activists, overseas critics in legal crosshairs
Diplomacy
Philippines, U.S. conduct KAMANDAG 10 as drills stretch from Taiwan-facing waters to S. China Sea
Diplomacy
S. China Sea tensions persist 10 years after landmark tribunal ruling
Diplomacy
Pacific allies move to blunt China's undersea push
Diplomacy
Why China's floating platform at Scarborough Shoal raised alarm
Diplomacy
Germany expands Indo-Pacific role through Philippine defense, investment
Diplomacy
China's expanding seabed mapping exposes the Pacific's digital fault lines
Diplomacy
Taiwan's new F-16V fighters to arrive by September, extending strike range
Diplomacy
European powers expand Indo-Pacific role as concerns over China grow
