On October 24, 2023, a concerning incident took place in the South China Sea involving a People’s Republic of China J-11 pilot and a U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft. The B-52 was lawfully conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was subjected to an unsafe intercept by the PRC pilot. The intercept occurred during the night with limited visibility, …

President Biden has stated that the United States military stands ready to defend the Philippines against any attack from China, following a recent collision between ships from the two nations near a disputed island in the South China Sea. Biden emphasized the ironclad defense agreement between the US and the Philippines, stating that any attack on Filipino aircraft, vessels, or …

Second Thomas Shoal has recently emerged as a flashpoint in the South China Sea. This disputed area, located in the Spratly Islands, is claimed by both the Philippines and China. Tensions have escalated as Chinese vessels have repeatedly harassed Filipino ships operating in the vicinity. According to reports, a Philippine Coast Guard ship and a supply boat were recently hit …

China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu was recently fired without any official explanation, two months after he disappeared from public view. This follows the dismissal of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang in July. The decision to remove Li from his state positions as a member of the Central Military Commission and as one of China’s five state councillors was approved by …

Manila has taken diplomatic action by summoning Beijing’s ambassador after accusing China of engaging in “illegal and dangerous” behavior that led to two collisions in the highly disputed South China Sea. The collisions, which occurred on Sunday, are the latest in a series of maritime confrontations between the two countries in the region. According to the Philippines’ National Taskforce, China’s …

The United States has recently deployed drone ships to navy bases in Japan, which is seen as a significant development in the use of driverless vessels for deterrence against China. This move marks a new role for unmanned ships in geopolitical strategy. The US sent two multi-role unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to its naval bases in Japan, in a move …

The Philippine government strongly criticized a supply ship traveling in the South China Sea, which was intercepted and collided with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, calling it “an unlawful act”. According to the Philippine government, on the morning of the 22nd, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply ship near Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. …

A US warship on October 19 successfully intercepted multiple cruise missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which were reportedly targeting Israel. The US Navy destroyer USS Carney in the Red Sea intercepted three cruise attack missiles and approximately eight drones. The missiles and drones were shot down at sea, and the initial assessment indicates that the …

China’s partnership with Russia is of great importance to its ambition of being recognized as a global power, according to a statement made by the US government on Thursday. In addition, the US assessment also warned that China has exceeded expectations in terms of nuclear warhead deployment and may be developing missile systems with the capacity to target the United …

The United States and the Philippines recently concluded joint naval drills near the Philippines, focusing on replenishment at sea, naval warfare, and human assistance and disaster response. These exercises, known as Sama Sama, have been an annual event between the two countries since 2017 and include nontraditional security drills. The drills occurred amidst ongoing tension in the South China Sea, …

Ely Ratner, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, disclosed that the United States has witnessed a significant surge in instances of “coercive and risky” behavior by Chinese pilots against US aircraft over the East and South China Seas in the last two years. Ratner stated that since the fall of 2021 alone, there have been over 180 …

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in Beijing this week, signifying their shared vision for a new international order that is not dominated by the United States and its democratic allies. This meeting is taking place amidst global geopolitical tensions, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israeli conflict with Hamas threatening stability …

The interception of a Canadian military plane by Chinese fighter jets over international waters has been deemed unacceptable, dangerous, and reckless by Canada’s Defence Minister, Bill Blair.   The incident occurred on Monday when a Chinese jet reportedly approached within five meters of a Canadian surveillance plane involved in a U.N. operation to enforce sanctions against North Korea. This occurred …

The current attention of the world may be focused on the Middle East, but that does not mean that other conflicts are not occurring, especially in the South China Sea. In recent months, political observers in the region have been particularly concerned about the escalating tensions between disputing countries in the South China Sea, especially China and the Philippines. The …

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is hosting a high-profile forum in Beijing this week, gathering world leaders from over 140 countries, including those from the Middle East and many Global South nations. The forum marks a significant milestone for Xi, as it coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the launch of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has been hailed …