Archive - Defense/Security of Asia Sentinel

US Navy Loses More Warplanes in South China Sea

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

Oct 30

India Eyeing Role in Taliban’s Afghanistan

Realpolitik in Kabul

Oct 23

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 •

Our Correspondent

Trump Seeks to Repeat The US’s Afghan Missteps

'Bad things aren't going to happen'

Oct 7

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

Myanmar’s Junta Regains Ground Against Rebels

But tenacious resistance continues to hold on

Sep 23

China Reshapes Southeast Asia’s Military Landscape

As Washington’s influence wanes, Beijing fills the vacuum

Sep 23

Singapore Revamps Maritime Patrol Capability

Poseidons complicate relations with China over South China Sea

Sep 16

Israel's Doha Bombing Swings Favor to Beijing over Washington

Crisis sparks serious rethinking of relations with the US

Sep 15

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

Scarborough Reef Collision Highlights US-China Tension

Luckily, the incident did not hit the Philippine vessel

Aug 18

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