China-U.S. competition

Philippine officials say such joint exercises with U.S. forces do not target any country. But Beijing says increased U.S. security deployments in Asia target China and undermine regional stability.

Defense Minister Li Shangfu’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue was more interested in assigning blame than advancing solutions.

This year's Shangri-La Dialogue comes amid a wide range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, and growing tensions between China and the U.S.

The U.S. depends on China for critical minerals, the backbone of the digital economy and modern military power. 

India’s rising capabilities and growing voice in global affairs are significant, but its ability to shape the contours of the international system in its image remains circumscribed.

China has yet to substantively respond to the export controls targeting its chip industry, but may do so as restrictions tighten and loopholes are closed.

Insikt Group says RedGolf has close overlaps with groups tracked by other security companies under the names APT41 and BARIUM, suggesting a close affiliation.

U.S. doesn’t seek conflict or to contain China INDOPACOM chief Aquilino said, but would take action to support the region against bullying.

History shows us that blithely chasing consensus could lead decision-makers in Washington astray, with disastrous consequences.

12 months of Western operations in Ukraine could hold valuable lessons for Chinese security interests in North Korea. 

The Southeast Asian regional bloc has ample experience in dealing with more powerful outside states – if only it can manage to draw on it.