“The Iran war weakens deterrence in Asia, undercuts confidence of US allies and partners, and makes conflict with China more likely.” That’s become an article […]
Author: Grant Newsham
Hard and psychological power shown in South China Sea exercise
In the Balikatan military exercise, taking place in the Philippines, troops from the Philippines, US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and France have been getting […]
Victory in Iran is nothing short of finishing it off
In the part of the world that includes Iran, if you have to explain that you won you have in fact lost. President Trump’s announcement […]
Wartime-level Northern Marianas typhoon hit tests US commitment
One hears a lot recently that the United States lacks the wherewithal or the bandwidth to protect its allies, partners and interests in the Asia-Pacific […]
Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions…See More
Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa…See More
Sending combat troops to exercise, Japan leaves WWII ghosts behind
This year’s US-Philippines Balikatan Exercise provides plenty of evidence Japan is outdistancing the ghosts of World War II and subsequent decades of faux pacifism. Japan […]