World Military Analysis
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IS-inspired Indonesian homegrown militant groups re-gain power
Suicide bombings on Sunday and Monday in Indonesia's second-largest city Surabaya killed more than 20 people, while a police headquarters in Sumatra Island's Riau province was also attacked on Wednesday, with five people dead.
2018-05-19 -
U.S. experts see DPRK's release of U.S. prisoners "a step forward"
Pyongyang this week released three U.S. prisoners in the lead-up to the upcoming meeting between leaders of the two countries, and experts say it's the first step forward in a series of obstacles, speedbumps and hurdles.
2018-05-12 -
U.S. nuclear pullout to heighten conflict with Iran
After U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal, some experts predict his move will lead to a heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.
2018-05-10 -
Maximum pressure tactic unsuitable as North Korea, US heading for summit
While the US and North Korea are expected to hold a summit probably in late May or early June, Washington won't stop provoking Pyongyang. The US claimed that North Korea's intention to denuclearize resulted from US-led sanctions and pressure. Pyongyang refuted this on Sunday.
2018-05-09 -
New defense bill underscores U.S. shift to "Indo-Pacific" strategy
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee on Monday rolled out its fiscal year 2019 defense bill, calling for greater involvement in the "Indo-Pacific" region after a previous "pivot to Asia" attempt failed during the Obama administration.
2018-05-08 -
Hopes for Kim-Trump summit, but big divide
The remarkable inter-Korean summit ended at the Demilitarized Zone last week, with the signing of the Panmunjom Declaration by leaders of both sides. The declaration can be viewed as a landmark event in inter-Korean relations since the end of Cold War.
2018-05-03 -
Arab forces to replace Americans in Syria "unrealistic"
The recent U.S. proposal for creating Arab forces to replace the U.S. troops in Syria was "unrealistic," said analysts.
2018-04-30 -
World welcomes inter-Korean summit, praises joint commitment to denuclearization
The world continued to welcome a historic meeting between Kim Jong Un, top leader of the DPRK, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and praised the two sides' joint commitment to peace and "complete denuclearization" on the Korean peninsula.
2018-04-29 -
Turkey may not deliver on threat of hitting Syrian Kurdish militia further amid rapprochement
Recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggest that Ankara may give up its plan to clear eastern Syria of Kurdish militia amid signs of rapprochement with the United States in the Syrian theater, according to analysts.
2018-04-27 -
Moon-Kim summit to discuss denuclearization, peace process of Korean peninsula
With two days left for the historic third summit between the DPRK and South Korea on Friday, more eyes are put on the border village of Panmunjom.
2018-04-25 -
It's the US' turn to show sincerity to peninsula process
North Korea has promised to suspend its nuclear and missile tests, with experts saying the US needs to show sincerity to safeguard the positive progress on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, and the UN Security Council should start rethinking its sanctions on North Korea.
2018-04-21 -
U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria create no split between Moscow and Ankara
Turkey's support for recent U.S.-led missile strikes on Syrian government military sites would not prevent Ankara from continuing its cooperation with Russia and Iran on Syria, analysts said, amid U.S. efforts to win over Ankara.
2018-04-20 -
US hybrid war arrives to replace Cold War
It would be too far-fetched to compare the recent US-Russian standoff in Syria with the 1962 US-Soviet Cuban missile crisis.There is more to come. The new hybrid war is different from the Cold War.
2018-04-18 -
Why the US is in such a hurry to attack Syria
Why did the US rush to launch attacks against Syria when the truth about the suspected "chemical weapons attack" that occurred on April 7 is still unclear? Analysts point out that the multiple reasons for the US to lead last Saturday's attack against Syria are both domestic and international.
2018-04-17 -
U.S.-led strike on Syria will fuel region extremism
Recent unjustified U.S. strikes against installations in Syria and backed by French and British forces, would fuel extremism in the region and delay any political solution, according to Tunisian observers.
2018-04-16 -
Facts speak louder than missiles in Syrian crisis
The United States and its allies are revving up their war machine once again in the Middle East with their latest military strike in Syria, despite the risk of escalating tensions in the wider region.
2018-04-14 -
Trump threatens to strike Syria, amid heightened U.S.-Russia tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday tweeted that he would strike Syria with missiles warning Moscow not to shoot them down, amid tensions with Russia.
2018-04-12 -
Analysis: Will US use force against Syria over suspected chemical weapons attack?
The US and other Western countries have used this incident to launch a public opinion war against Syria, Russia and Iran, and they may not be able to do anything beyond that.
2018-04-11 -
Comment: US-ROK joint drill should keep a low profile
US and the ROK should be lenient and try their best to keep a low profile of their joint drills so that Pyongyang can see the sincerity of Washington and Seoul.
2018-04-03 -
Last piece of rebels' domino in Syria's Eastern Ghouta about to fall
The last rebel-held area in the capital Damascus' Eastern Ghouta countryside is about to fall, with a new agreement that will see the evacuation of the rebels of the Islam Army toward northern Syria.
2018-04-02 -
Experts see recent Tashkent conference on peace in Afghanistan as a step forward
Uzbekistan's offer to host peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban outfit has been welcomed by experts here as a move towards bolstering regional cooperation towards ending the endemic conflict and achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan.
2018-03-30 -
Peace solutions lie in hands of Yemenis as Yemen enters 4th year of war
A fourth year of the conflict and the world's largest humanitarian crisis has begun in Yemen, while the international community continues to walk in a vicious circle of failure to address real obstacles to peace in the country.
2018-03-26 -
Trump's military spending increase will only bring conflicts to the world
Trump is waving the sanction flag in the name of "fair trade" while steadily advancing his plan of "rebuilding the US military" and fulfilling his commitment to meet all the needs of military personnel in the NSS report.
2018-03-26 -
Weeks of violent exchanges increase Israeli-Palestinian tension in never-ending conflict
Weeks of violent exchanges between Israelis and Palestinians have increased the tensions between the two sides in what appears to be yet another wave of violence in the never-ending conflict.
2018-03-21 -
PLA Daily: All parties concerned must show goodwill to promote political settlement of Korean Peninsula issue
The current situation on Korean Peninsula is facing an important opportunity for easing talks.We hope all parties concerned will work hard in a spirit of goodwill to maintain the current positive momentum.
2018-03-21 -
Even become an aircraft carrier, Japanese Izumo helicopter destroyer's combat capability very limited
The Izumo's hangar has limited capacity as it can only carry about 10 F-35B fighter jets and the necessary maritime search and rescue equipment and anti-submarine helicopters.
2018-03-14 -
Netanyahu displays strong alliance with Trump on Iran despite veiled differences
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to push U.S. President Donald Trump to do more to deal with issues such as Iran and Syria, despite their public display of unity, analysts said.
2018-03-06 -
Waving "nuclear stick": How will U.S. nuclear policy affect world security?
It's only natural for people to ask: If the Trump administration develops nuclear armaments at all costs, where will the U.S. go and how will that affect world security?
2018-03-02 -
How difficult is it to have ceasefire in Syria?
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a five-hour humanitarian ceasefire in the Eastern Ghouta countryside of the capital Damascus of Syria starting on Feb. 27, 2018. It is the seventh year of the Syrian civil war.
2018-02-28 -
Multilateralism, cooperation the only way for sustainable security
As state leaders, officials and experts are discussing the world's major political issues at the ongoing Munich Security Conference (MSC), it is of great importance to stress the role of multilateralism in addressing security issues.
2018-02-18 -
Two Koreas shelve differences during Olympics, tensions could pick up later
The two Koreas have put aside their differences during the 2018 Winter Olympics, but the situation may not continue after the end of the games, U.S. experts have said.
2018-02-14 -
Unauthorized military intervention in Malé must be stopped
The Maldives, known for its pristine beaches and amazing underwater reefs, is in a state of emergency. Meanwhile its neighboring country is publicly and immodestly discussing whether to interfere in its domestic affairs.
2018-02-13 -
US moves to contain China create unnecessary tensions
Where China-US relations go will have a bearing on not just the bilateral relations between the two major powers, but also the stability of the entire world.
2018-02-12 -
Trump’s plan to hold military parade out of step with reality
US President Donald Trump has told the Pentagon that he wants a grand military parade in Washington to celebrate military strength. But the latest marching orders of Trump have triggered frustration even before being elaborated. Why do so many people object to Trump's plan of hosting a military parade?
2018-02-11 -
Syria no longer tolerates Israeli attacks by downing its fighter jet
The downing of an Israeli F-16 fighter jet by the Syrian air defenses indicates that Syria will no longer tolerate the repeated Israeli attacks on its military positions, analysts said.
2018-02-11 -
Kim Jong-un invite a positive signal for peace
North Korea's top leader Kim Jong-un inviting South Korean President Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang is a positive signal for peace on the Korean Peninsula but the US attitude remains a key barrier to the mediation process, Chinese experts said Saturday.
2018-02-11 -
Mismanagement hits Indian Navy’s ambitions
Celebrations and parades in New Delhi marked India's 69th Republic Day late last month. The occasion marks the day the Constitution of India came into force and proclaimed it as a republic. It is one of India's three national holidays and has become a showcase of the country's military might and cultural diversity.
2018-02-07 -
Can inter-Korean détente last after Olympics?
The Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games begins on Friday. Delegations from North and South Korea will march under a unified flag at the opening ceremony, showcasing a new easing of tensions on the peninsula.
2018-02-09 -
U.S. nuclear policy under fire as it calls for more, not less nukes
The hawkish paper, consistent with the previously released National Security Strategy and the National Defense Strategy, painted a bleak picture for U.S. security, and called for more dominant role for nuclear weapons in its arsenal.
2018-02-06 -
Ulterior motives behind Japan's expansion of defense exchanges
Japan and France recently held diplomatic and defense "2+2" talks and reached consensus on signing the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA).
2018-02-06