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AT Finance, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, World

China’s evolving cyber warfare strategies

by Michael Raska March 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Wikileaks claims the documents it has released show how the CIA has developed sophisticated tools to hack smartphones and Internet-connected devices. Photo Illustration: Reuters, Dado Ruvic

Wikileaks releases vast collection of alleged CIA hacking documents

by Dustin Volz and Warren Strobel of Reuters March 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Amazon's Echo Dot bluetooth speakers are always listening. Photo: Amazon

Afghanistan, China, South Asia, World

What do you do if all your devices are wiretapped?

by Stephen Bryen March 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Ripple effect: North Korea's latest missile test is a calibrated ratcheting up of tensions. Photo: Reuters

Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Missile launch a drill for attack on US bases in Japan: KCNA

by Agence France-Presse March 7, 2017February 18, 2020

US sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat approach the USNS Invincible to conduct a personnel transfer Photo: Courtesy Deven B King/US Navy via Reuters

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, World

Iranian vessels in ‘unsafe, unprofessional’ US encounter

by Reuters March 7, 2017

PLA delegates to the NPC may be fuming over the smallest rise in military spending since 2010 and in the face of continued aggressive rhetoric from the US. Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Iraq, Middle East, South Asia, Taiwan, World

China says defense spending increase to slow again

by Agencies March 5, 2017February 18, 2020

Like their two heavyweight wrestlers seen here battling it out for gold at last year's Olympics, Egypt and Iran have been great rivals for centuries. But they have also proved great sources of stability and repositories of civilization. Photo: Reuters

Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Middle East, Syria, World

Egyptian-Iranian détente a boon for the region and beyond

by Seyed Hossein Mousavian and Yassin El-Ayouty March 1, 2017March 3, 2017

A US Navy F/A-18 launches from the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in this undated handout picture released November 1, 2014. Photo: Reuters / US Navy handout

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, Brunei, China, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, South Asia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, World

As US-China tussle, Asean frets

by Richard Javad Heydarian February 23, 2017February 18, 2020

Donald Trump had little good to say about China during his election campaign, accusing Beijing of being a job-stealer and currency-manipulator. Photo: Reuters/William Philpott

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Is Trump’s ego picking a fight with China?

by Richard A. Bitzinger February 23, 2017February 18, 2020

Ultimate Bogeyman: Vladimir Putin is just the latest in a long tradition of Russian leaders vilified by the West. Photo: Reuters

Beijing, China, European Union, France, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Go post-West, young man

by Pepe Escobar February 20, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 17, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dalder

Beijing, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

China says Seoul has security needs, but still opposes THAAD missiles

by Reuters February 19, 2017

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un smiles as he visits Sohae Space Center in Cholsan County, North Pyongan province for the testing of a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Photo: KCNA via Reuters

AT Finance, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Let’s get real about North Korea

by Edward Oh February 13, 2017February 13, 2017

A THAAD missile system intercepts ballistic missiles during a test near the US in Sept 2013.Photo: AFP/ DoD handout / Missile Defense Agency

AT Finance, Australia, China, Germany, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, World

The US should build a pan-Asian missile shield

by Richard A. Bitzinger February 12, 2017February 12, 2017

The Chinese Coast Guard regularly patrols the disputed waters off the Senkakus, or Diaoyou islands. Photo: Reuters

Uncategorized

China’s maritime disputes explained

by Ben Richardson February 8, 2017February 18, 2020

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis reviews the honour guard before a meeting with Japan's Defense Minister Tomomi Inada in Tokyo. Photo: Reuters/Toru Hanai

Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, World

In Japan island defense, Mattis shifts China dispute focus

by Bill Gertz February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

An Iraqi soldier holds an Islamic State flag during a battle with Islamic State militants, north of Mosul, Iraq. Photo: Reuters / Ari Jalal

Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle East, South Asia, Syria

Islamic State faltering militarily, financially: UN report

by Agence France-Presse February 7, 2017February 18, 2020

A statement of Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua is printed on the front page of local newspaper Ming Pao in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters/Bobby Yip

Beijing, China, Hong Kong

Deleted postings on missing China billionaire hint at tensions

by Reuters February 6, 2017February 18, 2020

Shi'ite fighters fire a rocket towards Islamic State militants during a battle with Islamic State militants at the airport of Tal Afar west of Mosul, Iraq November 18, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Thaier Al-Sudani

European Union, Iran, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

UK arms sales to Middle Eastern strongmen could backfire

by Emanuele Scimia February 5, 2017February 4, 2017

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and UAE's deputy commander-in-chief of the armed forces, talks to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Reuters/Adnan Abidi

Afghanistan, India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

India and the UAE: Tackling terrorism together

by Sudha Ramachandran February 3, 2017February 2, 2017

Where is missing Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua? Photo: Agence France-Presse

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, World

Chinese billionaire’s location unknown; HK abduction denied

by Agencies February 1, 2017February 18, 2020

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Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Iran seeks strategic depth in Pakistan ties

by M.K. Bhadrakumar January 27, 2017

US President Barack Obama talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Peru November 20, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

AT Finance, Beijing, China, France, India, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Russia: Still a Paper Tiger in the Pacific?

by Richard A. Bitzinger January 25, 2017January 25, 2017

What would the Donald do to de-escalate an entanglement with, for example, the Russian Women's contingent seen here on parade in Red Square? Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, Brunei, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam, World

Escalation watch: four global hotspots for Trump

by Michael T. Klare January 20, 2017February 18, 2020

A man types on a computer keyboard in this illustration picture February 28, 2013. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/Files

China, European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Taiwan, World

Trump team challenge: Hardening critical infrastructure

by Stephen Bryen January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, Brunei, China, European Union, India, Japan, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Why is the South China Sea so important to the US?

by Leszek Buszynski January 18, 2017February 18, 2020

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a joint press conference with Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull at Kirribilli House in Sydney on January 14, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN

AT Finance, Australia, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, South Asia, Vietnam, World

Trump uncertainty scrambles top Asian allies

by Helen Clark January 18, 2017February 18, 2020

It's what you can't see... Doomsayers are too eager to write off the US military. China has a long, long way to go. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, China, India, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, World

Aircraft carriers in Asia: How they are taking shape

by Richard A. Bitzinger January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

The launch of a US High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, India, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, World

Can China and Russia counter the US THAAD in South Korea?

by Emanuele Scimia January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

Uncategorized

Japan’s Abe arrives in Australia for talks on security, trade

by Peter Langan January 14, 2017

How does North Korea pay for the diesel in the trucks that move its missiles around? Photo: DPA/Joern Petring

AT Finance, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, World

Strategy for handling North Korea nukes: tailored deterrence

by Michael Raska January 13, 2017February 18, 2020