Geostrategy-Direct Several groups of combat aircraft belonging to the air force of China’s People’s Liberation Army on July 13 conducted a series of highly provocative flights around Taiwan and (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct Vietnam is developing a new strategy to counter China’s claims in the South China Sea by forming joint oil drill enterprises with other countries in disputed maritime areas. (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct Chinese and Indian troops engaged in a mouse-and-cat game of violent clashes in a territory that lies within Bhutan, an independent Himalayan country with strong ties to India. (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct A Chinese national on a student visa in Taiwan was arrested in May for espionage and pleaded guilty last week as part of what has been described as (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct The Trump administration on June 29 notified Congress that it had approved a major arms sales package for Taiwan to beef up the island democracy’s self defense against (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct In a clear sign that President Donald Trump is giving up relying on China to help Washington solve the North Korean problem, the administration announced on June 29 (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct On June 28, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee passed a landmark move to establish “regular ports of call by the U.S. Navy at Kaoshiung or any other (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct Reminiscent of a Cold War-era atom-bomb warning siren, the government of Japan has begun a national public announcement campaign on all major national television networks. The broadcasts warn (more…)
Geostrategy-Direct Senior level defense talks in Hanoi last week ended in deadlock with both Chinese and Vietnamese sides shouting insults at each other in a closed-door meeting. The exchanges (more…)
