China China’s military is poised to become a world class force May 24, 2018 0 Written by Srikanth Kondapalli. The 19th Party Congress guidelines, published in October 2017, envisioned the establishment of joint theatre commands by the 2020 and the People's…
Philippines Explaining the Philippines’ defence policy November 29, 2017 0 Written by Ananda Devi Domingo-Almase. A realist theory of defence and security argues that certain variables at the systemic level of states determine the defence…
Foreign Policy Modi’s historic visit to Israel July 5, 2017 0 Written by Nicolas Blarel. Since Modi’s election in 2014, an imminent visit to Israel has been discussed by the Indian media and even by India’s…
China-Japan Aspirations and Limitations in Japan’s Defense Planning November 20, 2013 0 Written by Yu-Ping Chang. Chinese assertiveness in the Senkaku (Diaoyu Dao or Diaoyutais) disputes and the attempt to project power in the open sea beyond the…
Taiwan Taiwan’s Defence Policy under Ma Ying-jeou April 2, 2013 4 By Michal Thim. Since the 1990s each ROC President has played an important role in shaping Taiwan’s defence strategy, a process that reflects differences in…