The United States is working closely with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific region to develop new basing opportunities and increase interoperability across their forces, according to a Department of Defense official. The nation is working to scale its defensive and logistical infrastructure to contend with a rapidly shifting threat environment, according to Assistant…
US, Allies, Working on New Basing Opportunities in Indo-Pacific: DOD Official
February 10, 2023
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Officials From US, Japan, and South Korea to Discuss Security Cooperation
Officials from Japan, South Korea, and the United States will meet next week to discuss their shared commitments and increase trilateral security cooperation. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will meet with Japanese Vice Minister Takeo Mori and Korean First Vice Minister Cho Hyun-dong on Feb. 13 in Washington, according to an announcement made…
A Glance at the World’s Deadliest Quakes in Past 25 Years
The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria this week has killed more than 22,000 people. Here’s a look at the deadliest earthquakes in the past 25 years: Feb. 6, 2023: In Turkey and Syria, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills more than 22,000 people. April 25, 2015: In Nepal, more than 8,800 people are killed by…
South Korea Mulls Lifting Short-Term Visa Ban on Chinese Travelers
South Korea is considering lifting its short-term visa restrictions for Chinese visitors ahead of the scheduled deadline due to the declining COVID-19 cases in China, according to a government official. However, there have been reports that the death toll is on the rise in China. The visa restrictions on short-term Chinese visitors were initially imposed…
Japan’s Government Adopts Nuclear Energy Policy in Major Turnaround Amid Energy Crisis
Japan’s government on Feb. 10 adopted a policy seeking to maximize the use of nuclear power in a bid to stabilize the country’s energy supply amid soaring energy costs fueled by the prolonged war in Ukraine. The new policy marks a major turnaround from Japan’s previous policy of reducing its reliance on nuclear energy and…
Indonesia and Australia Boost Regional Security Ties
February 10, 2023
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Indonesia and Australia are set to boost regional security ties after the countries announced that they would upgrade their existing defence partnership agreement to a cooperation agreement that will be binding under international law. In a joint media release on Feb. 10, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and his Indonesia counterpart,…
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Chip Roy to Roll Out Bill Aimed at Cutting Manufacturing Reliance on China
February 9, 2023
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A group of Republicans led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is set to introduce a bill aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the United States and restoring economic independence from China. Despite rising political tensions between the world’s top two economic powers, U.S. trade with China has steadily grown, setting a new record last year….
China’s Entropic War Operations in South Asia Seeks to Undermine India: Experts
February 9, 2023
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China’s entropic war in South Asian nations like Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives is at an advanced stage, according to strategists. These unrestricted war operations are to ensure China’s hegemony in its backyard where it wants to push its agendas and counter adversaries like India, an important US ally in the Indo-Pacific, they say. The…
Congresman ‘Shocked’ at US Decisions on Chinese Spy Balloon After Classified Briefing
February 9, 2023
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The revelations from the House-wide closed-door briefing about the Chinese spy balloon did nothing to reassure Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) about the steps the United States took to handle the incident. In a conversation after the classified briefing on Feb. 9 morning, Higgins said he was “surprised” and “shocked at what I was hearing of…
Congressman ‘Shocked’ at US Decisions on Chinese Spy Balloon After Classified Briefing
February 9, 2023
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The revelations from the House-wide closed-door briefing about the Chinese spy balloon did nothing to reassure Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) about the steps the United States took to handle the incident. In a conversation after the classified briefing on Feb. 9 morning, Higgins said he was “surprised” and “shocked at what I was hearing of…
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