United States Expanding Naval Presence Across Asia
Leon Panetta tells Singapore and Vietnam that the United States are “rebalancing” to Asia.
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Dempsey Considering “Military Option” in Syria
He cautioned against it three months ago.
A Precedent-Setting Sale in the Taiwan Straits
If lawmakers agree that Taiwan’s situation is dire, arms sales could bring its capabilities on par with China’s.
Don’t Turn NATO Into “GloboCop”
Narrowing the alliance’s focus to maintaining stability in Europe will ensure that the West sticks together.
Why There Can’t Be Quiet in the South China Sea
Lack of clarity on borders and disagreements within China make it difficult to cool things down.
Did China Win the Day in Navy Standoff?
China and the Philippines appear to have diffused a crisis in the South China Sea.
Britain, Japan Initiate Bilateral Defense Relations
Britain becomes the first nation after the United States to maintain military relations with Japan.
Chinese-Philippine Standoff in South China Sea
The Philippines dispatch more ships to a disputed shoal where they attempted to arrest Chinese fishermen.
Eurofighter: The Great German Backstab
Did Germany lobby to deny Britain a major defense procurement deal with India?
Clinton Cautions Saudis Against Arming Syrian Rebels
The secretary of state urges Saudi Arabia to support international diplomatic efforts against the Syrian regime.
Peru Displays “Latin American Solidarity,” Britain Shrugs
Peru sends away a British frigate to show support for Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
Russia Has Not Sent Troops to Syria
The routine deployment of a Russian tanker vessel to a Syrian port is misinterpreted as a show of force.
Saudi Arabia Arming Syrian Opposition
A top Arab diplomat tells the AFP press agency that Saudi weapons are underway to Syria.
Russia Nearing Su-35 Fighter Contract With China
An arms sale would signify a fairly significant change in Russia’s attitude toward its southern neighbor.
Libya “Model” for Aiding Syrian Rebels: Senators
Lawmakers believe the intervention in Libya is a model for what to do in Syria.