Tag: Indo-Pacific security
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Why Our US Alliance Is Under Threat in 2026: Risks and Actions
Overview: The U.S.-Australia Alliance in 2026 The Australia–United States alliance has long been a pillar of regional stability, economic security, and shared democratic values. As 2026 approaches, observers are asking hard questions about whether the partnership can endure amid a shifting strategic landscape. From domestic political divides to broader geopolitical competition and rapid technology changes,…
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Why Our US Alliance Is Under Threat in 2026
Introduction: The alarm about the US alliance in 2026 As the world faces a rapidly shifting security landscape, many allies look to the United States for stability, reassurance, and leadership. Yet by 2026, a confluence of political, economic, and strategic pressures threatens the reliability of the US alliance for partners like Australia. This article examines…
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Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Counter Rising Tensions with China
Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Bolster Battlefield Readiness Japan’s Cabinet has sanctioned a record defence budget for the upcoming fiscal year, signaling a clear shift toward strengthening the nation’s military posture in an increasingly tense Indo-Pacific region. With an expenditure exceeding 9 trillion yen (about $85.9 billion), the plan marks the largest single-year defence…
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Military Talks Continue as US and China Meet in Washington
Washington Hosts Renewed US-China Military-to-Military Talks Senior U.S. and Chinese defence officials gathered in Washington this week for another round of military-to-military dialogue, signaling a measured push to stabilise relations amid ongoing strategic tensions. The meeting, led by a senior deputy assistant secretary of defence for China and Taiwan on the American side and equivalent…
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Military-to-Military Dialogue Reaches Milestone as US and China Meet in Washington
Overview: A renewed military-to-military dialogue A high-level meeting between senior United States and Chinese defense officials took place in Washington this week, signaling a renewed commitment to military-to-military dialogue amid ongoing tensions between the two powers. The talks, centered on stabilizing channels of communication, come as both sides seek predictable military behavior, crisis management mechanisms,…
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Taiwan Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim Addresses European Parliament in Bold Outreach to Europe
Taiwan’s Vice-President Makes Rare EU Appearance In a notable diplomatic moment, Taiwan Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Brussels to address members of the European Parliament. The appearance marks a rare broadcast of Taiwan’s political voice on the European stage and signals a calculated push to deepen ties with European lawmakers amid evolving regional dynamics. Context of…
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Trump: Xi Knows Consequences of Invading Taiwan After Trade Truce Talk
Overview: Trump’s Message on Taiwan and China Former President Donald Trump raised the stakes in the U.S.-China conversation by asserting that Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the consequences of any military action against Taiwan. In comments framed to reassure allies while signaling deterrence, Trump emphasized that Taiwan was not a topic during their latest meeting…
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US and India Ink Bold 10-Year Defense Framework, Signaling Stronger Alliance
Introduction: A Landmark Security Pact The United States and India have formalized a long-term defense framework, signaling a major milestone in bilateral security cooperation. With the signing of this 10-year framework, Washington and New Delhi aim to deepen interoperability, align strategic priorities, and coordinate on a range of regional and global security challenges. The agreement…
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Ties Never Been Stronger: US and India Sign a Ten-Year Defence Framework
A Turning Point in the US-India Security Partnership The United States has signed a landmark ten-year defence framework with India, signaling a long-term commitment to shaping regional security in the Indo-Pacific. The agreement comes as Washington and New Delhi push to formalize a strategic alignment that has grown through annual exercises, intelligence sharing, and expanded…
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Ties That Bind: US Signs Decade-Long Defence Framework with India
Overview: A Bold Step in US-India Defence Ties The United States and India have formalized a 10-year defence framework, marking a major milestone in bilateral security cooperation. The agreement is designed to deepen military-to-military engagement, expand joint training, and coordinate on shared security challenges across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. As leaders from both nations…