South Korea seeks exemption from Trump’s proposed tariff hikes
South Korean officials have asked the Trump administration to exclude their country from U.S. plans to impose aggressive tariffs on trade partners
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South Korea to accept North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine if they seek asylum
Kyiv claims to have captured two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia’s Kursk border region
Papua New Guinea, Australia begin hammering out first defense treaty
Australia isn’t alone in its focus on Papua New Guinea. The United States signed an agreement with PNG in May last year.
Hanwha’s new global defense chief eyes aggressive expansion in every direction
“We’ve been doing export for 15, 20 years, but it’s just been in recent years that we’ve really been reaching out to create global defense industrial base, creating global partnerships, partnerships in local countries,” Ha…
Review – Living the Asian Century
This memoir traces Mahbubani’s rise from poverty to diplomatic success in meritocratic Singapore but lacks deep political analysis and engagement with opposing views.
China’s Preparations for a ‘Major-Power War’
EXPERT INTERVIEW – A report from China about a massive new military command center – a complex that, when completed, is expected to be 10 […] More
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China’s DeepSeek Breakthrough – and What it Means for National Security
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT — When word first came last week that China’s AI startup DeepSeek had launched an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that could compete […] More
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Bangladesh Deploys Bayraktar TB2 Drones Near Borders
In a significant and potentially controversial move, Bangladesh has bolstered its defense capabilities by deploying Bayraktar TB2 drones near critical border regions. This decision highlights the nation’s intent to modernize its military while sending …
Mounting Troubles for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Over Allegations Against India
Mounting Troubles for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Over Allegations Against IndiaCanada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is facing growing challenges following his controversial allegations against the Indian government. Trudeau accused Indi…
Viral trend of teenagers dressing as furry animals in Russia blamed on West
The teenage ‘quadrobe’ trend has gained widespread attention in Russia this year