World Military Analysis
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Wars to continue under Biden
According to a new report by the China Society for Human Rights Studies, the United States has waged 201 armed conflicts among the total 248 that occurred in 153 regions of the world since the end of the World War II in 1945 to 2001.
2021-04-12 23:23 -
UK's ambition in Asia-Pacific will hardly make a stir
The UK has recently released several strategic documents expounding its national defense, diplomatic and national security strategies, as well as the roadmap of its future military reform. As a country outside of the Asian-Pacific region, the UK's eager deployment in the region is driven by deep considerations.
2021-04-12 17:34 -
US troop withdrawal delay threatens Afghan peace process
US President Joe Biden said on March 25 that Washington would not be able to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by May 1 under the timeline agreed with the Afghan Taliban due to "tactical reasons." The postponed US withdrawal is tantamount to unilaterally tearing up its agreement with the Taliban, which would bring continuous instability to the Middle East.
2021-03-31 16:45 -
Biden faces tough choices in Afghanistan as troop withdrawal deadline nears
U.S. President Joe Biden has mulled over extending the May 1 deadline set last year by his predecessor Donald Trump with the Taliban for withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
2021-03-29 15:01 -
New UK nuclear warhead plan tarnishes reputation of "Global Britain"
As part of efforts to build a "Global Britain," the country decided to dramatically increase its nuclear arsenal earlier in the week. The plan came under fire immediately domestically before it went out globally, with many Britons criticizing it as a "provocative, illegal and morally obscene use of resources."
2021-03-21 20:13 -
What's behind France's first-ever space-based military exercise
The great value of space is being extensively recognized with the development of space technologies. As the fourth domain after the land, sea and air, it has become another highland contested fiercely by all countries.
2021-03-17 16:38 -
Belligerent US: source of global scourge
Analysts pointed out that despite its highest military spending and strongest military strengths in the world, Uncle Sam has not invested its power in preserving world peace, but has instead constantly interfered in or even invaded other countries through the illegal use of force in order to protect its own hegemony and interests.
2021-03-11 16:39 -
Paris' strategic considerations behind its new generation of nuclear-powered submarines
With the UK exiting the EU and Trump leaving the White House, France, as a recognized nuclear state, seems to have everything in its favor to cement its leadership on the European continent.
2021-03-10 16:54 -
UK sends naval ships to Asia-Pacific targeting restoration of international standing
US has been carrying out the so-called "freedom of navigation" operations here on a high profile to flaunt its military hegemony and strength, and the US has been recruiting allies to help share the burden. London proposed to return to the Asia-Pacific to meet this strategic demand of the US.
2021-03-04 16:20 -
U.S. strike in Syria proves U.S. policy remains unchanged under Biden: Syrian analysts
The U.S. strike in eastern Syria earlier on Friday proves that the U.S. foreign policy is still unchanged under the administration of Joe Biden, Syrian experts say.
2021-02-26 23:56 -
Can US repair relations with Germany by suspending withdrawal of troops?
Recently, the White House announced that US President Joe Biden tasked Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin to conduct a global posture review on US military deployments worldwide, during which the US would suspend the plan to withdraw troops from Germany.
2021-02-23 17:31 -
Hegemonic Washington tries to use Myanmar situation to restore global leadership
After Myanmar's military detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other elected leaders in early morning raids on Monday, a popular view in the West is that US President Joe Biden should seize the chance to restore the US' global leadership.
2021-02-16 16:39 -
Breaking the U.S.-Turkey S-400 deadlock
Days after Turkey's defense minister Hulusi Akar sought to advance strategic reconciliation with Washington on the deployment of Russian-manufactured S-400 air defense systems, both parties are set to fall short of a strategic compromise.
2021-02-14 18:20 -
The EU's Russia approach needs realism not reactionism
It did not come as a surprise, but Moscow and Brussels' relations have further deteriorated since Josep Borrell's visit the previous week. After Germany, Poland and Sweden responded in kind, and each expelled a Russian diplomat. Sergei Lavrov is now openly contemplating the Kremlin's readiness to cease contact with the European Union entirely.
2021-02-14 16:10 -
China-India synchronized border disengagement a positive development
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday that "The Chinese and Indian frontline troops at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake start synchronized and organized disengagement from February 10." This follows the outcome of their ninth round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting.
2021-02-13 16:35 -
Disengagement on Sino-Indian border is a step in the right direction
After last year's standoffs on the Sino-Indian border that led to casualties on both sides, the news that Chinese and Indian troops, along the Southern and Northern sides of the Pangong Tso Lake, started a synchronized and organized disengagement on February 10 are positive.
2021-02-12 21:43 -
US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia to aggravate Middle East tension
Military confrontation will only further complicate and strain the Iranian nuclear issue and the regional situation, while dialogue among the parties is the only feasible way to restore peace and stability in the region.
2021-02-08 16:42 -
Joint participation in CSG's 2021 deployment demonstrates Anglo-American special relationship
The "Indo-Pacific coordinator" in the National Security Committee of the Biden administration, said Britain is the first country they need to expand the quadrilateral alliance comprising the US, Japan, India, and Australia. Regional countries should stay highly alert to these new movements.
2021-02-05 17:13 -
No short-term solutions available to Myanmar's current political conundrum
If the Biden administration imposes broad and severe economic sanctions on Myanmar as the Bush and Obama administrations did, it may further alienate the people of Myanmar and worsen their attitude towards the West.
2021-02-04 16:56 -
U.S.-Russia arms control deal imperative to safeguard world peace, stability
Just two days before the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), Russia and the United States completed the necessary procedures for its extension for five years until Feb. 5, 2026, the maximum period allowed by the treaty.
2021-02-04 15:39 -
Japan on side of West on Myanmar issues, ignores local benefits
When it comes to peace and stability in Myanmar, it is not important whether Myanmar will "grow further away from politically free democratic nations." What is important is whether Myanmar can finally achieve long-term political stability and ensure that its people have a peaceful and stable life.
2021-02-04 00:57 -
Five-year extension of New START unlikely to reduce US-Russia tensions
Moscow and Washington signed an agreement on January 26 on expending the New START treaty for five years "without preconditions, without any additions." If the only extant bilateral arms control pact between the two countries cannot sustain, their mutual trust will fall to a new low, and a nuclear arms race will loom large, which doesn't cater to their strategic aspirations.
2021-02-02 16:51 -
US-ROK alliance faces multiple difficulties
As the Biden administration gradually takes its place, the US-ROK alliance will usher in a new phase. However, the focus of the Biden administration's initial governance will mainly be domestic issues, and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and restoring the economy are the top priorities.
2021-02-01 17:40 -
Will Japan be America's equal ally
Equality must be based on independence. Japan should realize its dream for equality and independence by playing a constructive role in the Indo-Pacific region for win-win cooperation, rather than forming cliques and making trouble.
2021-01-22 16:13 -
Why does France develop 500-km range nuclear missile?
The French military recently test-fired a new air-launched cruise missile with a range of 500km from a Rafale M fighter. Developed by MBDA and Dassault Aviation, the new air-launched missile is able to carry a nuclear warhead, Frence media reported.
2021-01-20 17:32 -
Anti-ship missile, Japan’s ambition for offensive capability
In the past month, Japan has taken constant moves on the research and development of anti-ship missiles by proposing plans to buy ASM-3A supersonic air-to-ship missiles, enhance the range of Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles and develop the stealth anti-ship missile with a shooting range of 2,000km.
2021-01-12 17:03 -
India makes major step toward theater command reform
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause a severe financial situation, and it will be difficult for the Indian army to obtain the necessary budget in the foreseeable future. All of these will inevitably pose a great constraint on its "drastic" theater system reform. It remains to be seen if India can complete its military reform smoothly.
2021-01-11 17:20 -
Complicated global counter-terrorism situation amid COVID-19 pandemic
In fact, the global counter-terrorism sees undercurrents lurking and even situation rebounding under cover of the pandemic in some regions. The utilitarian and passive anti-terrorism policies of the US and other countries have also made the international counter-terrorism situation more complicated.
2021-01-07 16:38 -
Ninth consecutive increase in defense budget, Japan wants to bind US in military
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's Cabinet approved a record ¥106.61 trillion ($1.03 trillion) draft budget for fiscal year 2021 on December 21. The record-high budget will be sent for deliberation after the opening of the National Diet next year.
2020-12-29 18:53 -
Will China-India relationship continue to fluctuate?
Although 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, the two sides could not formally observe the occasion because of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the military standoff in the Galwan Valley on the non-demarcated Sino-Indian border.
2020-12-28 10:23 -
Who is making waves in South China Sea?
While the Pentagon is flexing muscles in the South China Sea, China is stepping up efforts to maintain maritime security in the region. It's as plain as day who is making waves and stirring up trouble in the region.
2020-12-24 16:56 -
Why sexual assault a chronic disease in US military?
The long-standing sexual assaults in the US military throughout various services and throughout peacetime and wartime show that, this "permissive environment" does not only exist at Fort Hood, and the reasons for this "permissive environment" are also multifaceted.
2020-12-24 16:30 -
UK approves largest defense budget to revive past glory
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an increase of £16.5 billion in defense spending recently.It is of great importance.
2020-11-24 18:28 -
Franco-German disagreement highlights EU's policy plight
The divergence between France and Germany on European sovereignty is the epitome of disagreements on the EU's future roads -- namely whether to restore close relations with US or to promote EU independence.
2020-11-24 17:52 -
Japan-Australia “quasi-alliance” threatens regional stability
If Japan and Australia assign troops to or build military bases in each other's countries according to RAA, it would be a de facto violation of the Peace Constitution and further clear the way for Japan's military ambitions.
2020-11-23 17:44 -
NATO holds Cyber Coalition exercise to seize high ground in cyber security
About 1,000 officials and experts from NATO allied nations, four partner nations (Finland, Ireland, Sweden, and Switzerland) and the European Union took part in NATO’s Cyber Coalition exercise on November 16. The exercise took place in a virtual environment this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-11-19 17:20 -
Japan-Australia agreement against China goes astray
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and visiting Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison didn't sign as the outside world assumed, but agreed in principle on the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that has been negotiated for six years.
2020-11-18 20:47 -
US-ROK alliance divided at heart
What Washington is really concerned with is how to control the ROK with the DPRK as an excuse,step in the peninsular situation, and steer it to serve Americas national interests. The ROK, on the other hand, will only achieve real development when the peninsula enjoys stabilty and South-North cooperation advances.
2020-11-18 16:42 -
US-Philippines VFA intermittence likely to become habitual
The VFA is an agreement through which Washington and Manila make use of each other. The Philippines hasn't wholly scrapped the VFA, but it won't follow America's lead on everything either. All it can do now is suspending the agreement and weakening their military ties.
2020-11-17 15:52 -
Why did US withdraw military attachés from Africa?
Recently, the Pentagon has recalled defense attachés from several African countries including Ghana and Equatorial Guinea, and the position of defense attachés in some US allied countries is being downgraded in rank. Such a move indicates Africa's downgraded position in America's diplomatic strategy and that Washington will shift resources toward other priorities.
2020-11-16 17:50