Nato leaders say China is a ‘systemic challenge to Euro-Atlantic security’ – Asia – South China Morning Post
For the first time, the Western military alliance singles out China by name in its strategy document, which had not been updated for 12 years.Read...
Russia’s Putin Makes First Trip Abroad Since Invasion, to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan – The Diplomat
The warm welcome in Dushanbe and meetings around the Caspian table in Ashgabat were a chance for Putin to reaffirm his network of partners at...
Uzbek Company Falls Afoul of Russia Sanctions – The Diplomat
In listing an Uzbekistan-based company, the U.S. State Department has a warning: “If you do business with sanctioned entities or individuals, you risk exposure to...
Nepal Plans to Lower Age at Marriage – The Diplomat
The minimum age was set higher to ensure that girls finish school, become independent and make informed choices. Will the proposed change reverse the gains...
What Do the Pacific Island Countries Think About China? – The Diplomat
Henry Ivarature, Lice Movono, and Patricia O’Brien discuss the hopes and concerns Pacific Island governments – and people – have about China.Read More
China’s Baidu Races Waymo, GM to Develop Self-driving Cars – The Diplomat
Baidu and a rival, Pony.ai, received China's first licenses in April to operate taxis with no one in the driver's seat but with a safety...
Slovakia picks CV90 in infantry fighting vehicle tender – Defense News (Global)
The purchase is the latest move by Bratislava to weed out Soviet-era made equipment from its arsenal. Read More
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat – Defense News (Global)
Biden announced the permanent basing of a U.S. military garrison in Poland. He also said the U.S. is sending two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons...
China’s Directed Energy Weapons and Counterspace Applications – The Diplomat
China's non-kinetic physical anti-satellite weapons, including DEWs, will play a critical part in future warfare.Read More
Japan, South Korea and U.S. hold first three-way summit since 2017 – The Japan Times
The meeting came as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden attend a NATO summit in Madrid.Read...