World Military Analysis
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DPRK wants US to focus on peace process
On Friday, Democratic People's Republic of Korea Vice-Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said that the country is considering suspending talks with the United States and may rethink a freeze on missile and nuclear tests unless Washington makes concessions.
2019-03-18 -
India-Pakistan conflict exposes Indian troops' Achilles heel
The Pakistani government announced on February 27, 2019 that it had hot down an Indian military aircraft over its territory, and soon released the captured Indian fighter pilot.
2019-03-12 -
End of INF Treaty won't change trend of peace
The tensions over a global arms race have increased but are not as severe as they were during the Cold War, because the nature of the confrontation between the two military superpowers has changed and the international community today overwhelmingly supports peace.
2019-03-12 -
China will not pick sides in India-Pakistan disputes
China will not pick sides in India-Pakistan disputes. Aiming at easing the two countries' conflicts and improving the anti-terrorist situation, China will play the role of a mediator and facilitator amid the ongoing tensions.
2019-03-11 -
F-35 fighter jet plan 'not aimed at China'
Singapore's decision to buy F-35 fighter jets from the US is unlikely aimed at China, and recent analyses by US media saying otherwise are ridiculous and wishful thinking, Chinese experts said.
2019-03-11 -
China's containment in Afghanistan is the ultimate U.S. objective
The stalemate in Afghanistan's war is turning out to be a bone in the throat of the United States.
2019-03-10 -
Is Singapore's purchase of F-35s targeted at China?
Recently Singapore's defense minister Dr Ng Eng Hen announced in Parliament that the country plans to buy up to 12 F-35 stealth jets from the U.S.
2019-03-10 -
India-Pakistan clash may affect China's South Asia policy
In general, Beijing will adhere to the mediation policy. In the long run, if tensions continue to rise, China may face a greater impact; but despite that China is facing difficulties in mediating between the two neighbors, in the current scenario, the influence on China is limited.
2019-03-05 -
What are Russia's winning odds if it strikes US military command centers?
Contest between the US and Russia around the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) has escalated recently, leading to a fierce spat.
2019-03-04 -
PLA Daily: US new Space Policy Directive faces many constraints before coming into effect
US President Donald Trump signed the Space Policy Directive-4 on February 19. The new memorandum set the basic principles for establishing the US Space Force.
2019-03-01 -
Expert: US and ROK's decision to stop large-scale war games conducive to Korean Peninsula situation
The US and Republic of Korea have confirmed on March 2 that they will no longer hold the annual large-scale joint military exercises and will replace them with smaller-scale exercises. What are probable implications of the announcement?
2019-03-06 -
What to expect from Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi
Some experts hold that despite the "breakthroughs" made, the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore didn't formulate any specific measures.
2019-02-27 -
"Three-party" peace talks on Syria still face setbacks
Leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran recently held talks on Syria once again in the southern Russian city of Sochi recently, discussing issues such as the situation in Syria's Idlib area, the withdrawal of US troops from Syria and terrorism.
2019-02-20 -
Second Trump-Kim summit draws high attention
The second summit between the top leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam at the end of February. Many parties are hopeful for substantive breakthroughs in this summit.
2019-02-20 -
Behind "arm wrestling" between US and Russia over Venezuelan crisis
Recently, the continuing turbulence in Venezuela has become a focus of attention for the international community.
2019-02-21 -
"Priorities" of modernization in Russia military
Recently, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu conveyed the priorities of this year’s military development approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the National Defense Control Center in Moscow.
2019-02-25 -
Japan accelerates space militarization process
Japanese government sources said on January 26th that Japan has started scheming the new US-Japan joint operational plan between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the US military.
2019-02-25 -
Japan aims to expand political clout by creating global military footprint
Japan signing ACSAs with six countries is not just for defense and military purposes, it's part of an overall plan to influence economics, politics, military and culture, which is a long-term strategic mind-set of the Japanese government.
2019-02-14 -
PLA Daily: Fight against Islamic State is moving to Africa
If IS gains its footing in Africa, the consequences would be disastrous, and the anti-terrorism situation in Africa and even in the world would deteriorate sharply.
2019-02-14 -
Will INF withdrawal reignite arms race?
The system of arms control needs to be maintained. No country can secure absolute safety at the expense of international security. A nation needs to take into account the overall and long-term interests of all human beings with a broader outlook.
2019-02-13 -
Glance at Indian Army: Military parade demonstrates its future trends
Recently, the Indian government held a grand military parade in New Delhi, capital of India, to celebrate its 70th Republic Day.
2019-02-12 -
Cracks in US-Japan-ROK alliance start to show
"The United States cannot continue to be the policeman of the world, and we're no longer the suckers of the world." Since December 26, 2018, US President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the US allies to split its defense expenditures for at least four times.
2019-01-31 -
India's military parade is more than "human pyramids"
India held a grand military parade in New Delhi to celebrate its 70th Republic Day on January 26, 2019.The distinctive Indian parade plots are often interpreted as "crazy" or "bizarre." However, this shows their respect for historical traditions.
2019-01-31 -
US nuclear bombs cause of concern
Ordered by Trump in the Nuclear Posture Review in 2018, production of the W76-2 warhead has started at the Pantax Plant in Texas, according to a statement from the US National Nuclear Security Agency, US media outlet Defense News reported on Tuesday.
2019-01-31 -
US soldiers face grim economic pressure
The Task & Purpose website of the US reported that although the US military's salary is claimed to be the highest in the world, it is basically impossible for American soldiers to save money to achieve "economic security" when they leave the military.
2019-01-29 -
US strategy of depending on regional allies to achieve its goals in Middle East is destined to fail
Since he took office, US President Donald Trump has upheld the "America First" doctrine.
2019-01-28 -
How far is ROK from "self-defense"?
Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea (ROK) issued the Mid-Term Defense Program for 2019-2023 on January 11th, 2019.
2019-01-25 -
Fruitless US-Russia negotiations threaten IFN Treaty
The US-Russia delegation held consultations on issues related to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in Geneva on Jan. 15. But talks did not make any progress due to their disagreement. The United States and Russia are locked in a tit-for-tat situation.
2019-01-24 -
Trump's Middle East policy may not make any new headway
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo just finished a visit to nine Middle East countries a few days ago. In addition to pacifying allies on US troop withdrawal from Syria, Pompeo also promoted the Middle East Strategic Alliance that the United States is building. However, it did not go smoothly.
2019-01-21 -
Why do US-ROK negotiations on sharing costs of American troops fail once and again
The ROK and the U.S. conducted 10 rounds of talks on the 10th Special Measures Agreement (SMA) on cost-sharing from March to December, 2018.
2019-01-17 -
Japan at pains to host American troops despite public opposition
Japan and the U.S. have constantly expanded their military deployments in East Asia, which will only escalate tensions in the region and increase the possibility of regional conflicts.
2019-01-14 -
Germany is hard to assume leadership role within NATO and EU
Some analysts believe that Germany is committed to playing a more proactive role in the international arena, especially assuming a leadership role within the framework of NATO and EU.
2019-01-11 -
Comment: Drama on withdrawal of US troops from Syria
Recently, the "drama" on the withdrawal of the US troops from Syria has had its ups and downs. The US President Donald Trump's different rhetoric within half a month adds further confusion to the "drama".
2019-01-09 -
Overseas bases might be just wishful thinking for UK
The UK is working on plans to build two new military bases in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, said Britain's Secretary of State for Defense Gavin Williamson in an interview.
2019-01-07 -
US withdrawal from Syria might reignite extremist organizations
The US withdrawal would ease the pressure on extremist organizations and give them a breathing space. As a result, they will build up their strength and re-grow.
2019-01-04 -
Analysis: Is new NDPG easing constitutional limits on Japan's military?
The transformation of the Izumo, the revision of the National Defense Program Guidelines and the various initiatives by Abe in recent years show that Japan is no longer a country that sticks to "exclusively defense-oriented policy".
2019-01-04 -
Why Trump withdraws US troops from Syria?
On December 19, the White House announced that the US government has started withdrawing US troops from Syria as the Islamic State (IS) was now defeated.
2018-12-29 -
Japan's two strategic documents cross the exclusive defense policy bottom line
Japan has taken a further step toward its goal of becoming a military power and we cannot neglect the effect on the regional and international security situation.
2018-12-28 -
US cuts troops in Africa to shift anti-terrorism responsibilities and risks to its African partners
Not only has Trump never visited Africa since he took office, but he also intends to cut aid to Africa by a large margin.
2018-12-27 -
Russia-US ties hard to mend with constant conflicts
The US doesn't tend to reach any new agreements on resolving major issues with Russia in order to maintain "the dominance of the United States in the world order".
2018-12-27