Asia Sentinel

Through the Tempest: The Philippines’ Defense Posture in Troubled Waters

Domestic challenges threaten to derail the military’s efforts to upgrade its capabilities and reorient itself toward new strategic priorities

Nov 8

October 2025

US Navy Loses More Warplanes in South China Sea

Foul play or sign of US naval power fraying at the seams?

Oct 30

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India Eyeing Role in Taliban’s Afghanistan

Realpolitik in Kabul

Oct 23

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Military Upheaval in China Leaves Xi Support in Question

Nine Chinese generals and admirals including Xi’s allies purged, amid infighting in military

Oct 20 • 

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Trump Seeks to Repeat The US’s Afghan Missteps

'Bad things aren't going to happen'

Oct 7

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Autonomy Protests on The ‘Roof of The World’

Shutdown and violent clashes result in the bloodiest unrest in Ladakh’s recent history

Oct 5

September 2025

Naval Theatrics Intensify in Asia-Pacific

China, US share deepening militarization of region

Sep 29

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Myanmar’s Junta Regains Ground Against Rebels

But tenacious resistance continues to hold on

Sep 23

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China Reshapes Southeast Asia’s Military Landscape

As Washington’s influence wanes, Beijing fills the vacuum

Sep 23

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Singapore Revamps Maritime Patrol Capability

Poseidons complicate relations with China over South China Sea

Sep 16

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Israel's Doha Bombing Swings Favor to Beijing over Washington

Crisis sparks serious rethinking of relations with the US

Sep 15

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August 2025

Beyond Optics: US Sends a Message in the South China Sea

Scarborough Shoal’s as good a place as any to reaffirm policy

Aug 19

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