Threats

Hagel Warns China to Back Down

Defense Secretary Hagel promises that the United States 'will not look the other way' if China keeps up 'intimidation and coercion.' By Kevin Baron

Threats

Hagel Says ‘Indispensable’ U.S. Still Not the World’s Police

President Obama says the U.S. is ‘indispensable’ to global security, but for Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel that doesn’t mean it’s the world’s police. By Kevin Baron

Threats

Here's What You Need to Know About Thailand's Military Coup

U.S. officials are keeping a close eye on the action since a formal coup could significantly impact U.S.-Thai military relations. By Matt Vasilogambros

Ideas

It's Time Congress Helps the U.S. Craft a Clear Asian-Pacific Strategy

Congress needs to show creativity and courage in helping forge a comprehensive and proactive U.S. security strategy for the future. By Rep. Tulsi Gabbard

Threats

Here's Your Pocket Guide to the South China Sea Tensions

Everything you wanted to know from the pivot to the Paracel Islands, from the Council on Foreign Relations. By Beina Xu

Threats

Don't Blame China for Territorial Disputes, Says Top General Visiting Pentagon

China is 'a peaceful, cordial and civilized lion,' argued Gen. Fang Fenghui, the People's Liberation Army’s top officer, during a Pentagon visit on Thursday. By Ben Watson

Ideas

What Hawks and Doves Both Miss on the Asia Pivot

Depending on one's perspective, China is either unchecked or overly provoked. But there is a bigger point still missing from most debates. by Janine Davidson

Threats

Obama Boosts Asia Pivot, Expands U.S. Troop Access to Philippines

President Barack Obama announced a 10-year agreement to send additional American troops and equipment through the Philippines. By Ben Watson

Policy

The Pivot Potential in Asia and at Home

Can President Obama reassure jittery allies and cut a deal? By Major Garrett

Policy

Obama Heads to Asia as Ukraine Crisis Looms

President Obama is visiting Asia this week against a backdrop of Russian provocations in Ukraine. By George E. Condon, Jr.

Ideas

3 Myths About the Pivot to Asia

There has been much debate – and much misunderstanding – about the purpose and function of the so-called ‘pivot’ to Asia. By Janine Davidson

Ideas

Realizing the Asia-Pacific Rebalance

Why the pivot to Asia ‘remains front and center in our national security strategy.’ By Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

Threats

North Korea Fires Hundreds of Artillery Rounds at South, Defying U.N.

The largest artillery exchange in three years between North and South Korea comes as Pyongyang signals new nuclear 'deterrence' testing could begin.

Policy

Can the U.S. Military Really ‘Pivot’ to Asia?

Two top military commanders in the Pacific say they need more forces, subs and ships to carry out President Obama’s pivot to Asia. By Stephanie Gaskell

Ideas

Think the Pentagon Isn’t Serious About Asia? Think Again

Next month, Hagel hosts a 3-day summit of 10 defense ministers from ASEAN and beyond, and that’s something. By Brian Harding

Ideas

The Silver Lining of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370

As China joins Japan in the search for the missing plane we are reminded that crises create strange bedfellows, but grief is universal. By Tara Sonenshine

Threats

U.S. Intel Agencies Say No Terror Chatter on Vanished Malaysian Airlines Flight

One U.S. official said terrorist involvement in Malaysia Flight MH370 would constitute a sharp diversion from typical terrorist 'signatures.' By Global Security Newswire

Business

U.S. Navy Diverts Ship to Indian Ocean in Hunt for Malaysian Flight MH370

U.S. officials announced Thursday the Navy is shifting its search efforts in Malaysia further westward. By Ben Watson

Policy

How the Navy's 7th Fleet Is Combing the Seas Near Malaysia for the Missing Airliner

As the search for Flight MH370 approaches its seventh day, search efforts expand westward. By Ben Watson

Threats

Kerry Calls Climate Change a Threat to National Security

The Secretary of State says climate change can be considered a 'weapon of mass destruction.' By Clare Foran