Israel-Lebanon ceasefire on the edge of a breakdown
An already troubled ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is looking shakier than ever. Since the truce was…
US dangles F-35s as Saudi hunts edge in shifting Mideast skies
The US is dangling the F-35 stealth fighter before Saudi Arabia, igniting a new scramble for airpower dominance…
Statehood issue again could block Israel, Arabs from making nice
Mohammed bin Salman wants to bring Saudi Arabia into the Abraham accords, the network of agreements to normalize…
China’s exceptionalism sparks Japan’s angst over Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent statement on Taiwan —the island, de facto independent but de jure part…
Stalled EU hopes deepen Ukraine’s sinking feeling
Ukraine is having a tougher-than-usual time at the moment. On the front lines, the battle of Pokrovsk is…
The real reason Modi went to China
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to China, to attend the SCO leaders’ summit in Tianjin, was…
Giant Chinese drone subs to punch holes in US seabed surveillance
China is preparing to put its undersea ambitions on parade, rolling out giant drone submarines that could one…
Australia, Japan reluctant to commit to US-led Asian NATO
The Financial Times reported that US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby recently asked Australian and Japanese defense…
‘Japan first’ electoral tide turns against Ishiba, LDP – Asia Times
‘Japan first’ electoral tide turns against Ishiba, LDP Asia Times“Japanese First” slogan proves a winner in Japan’s upper house…