Tag - us-military

 
 

US MILITARY

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 3, 2016
In interview, Obama to urge China to stop flexing muscles over South China Sea
China needs to be a more responsible power as it gains global influence and avoid flexing its muscles in disputes with smaller countries over issues like the South China Sea, U.S. President Barack Obama told CNN in an interview to be aired Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 3, 2016
ASEAN, China to adopt communications protocol to ease tensions in disputed South China Sea
Southeast Asian countries and China will establish hotlines and adopt communications protocols to avoid potential naval clashes in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, a Philippines Foreign Ministry official said Friday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2016
Thai government to resume peace talks with Muslim insurgents
Thailand's military government said on Thursday peace talks with Muslim separatists operating in the far south of the country would resume in Malaysia, but no agreement would be signed unless the insurgents observed a cease-fire.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 31, 2016
Thai military junta playing a dangerous blame game
The junta's effort to blame recent terrorist attacks on its political opponents leaves the country more vulnerable to terrorism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 31, 2016
Kerry says 'no military solution' to South China Sea dispute
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called on Wednesday on China and the Philippines to abide by an international tribunal's decision on the disputed South China Sea and said there was no military solution to the problem.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 31, 2016
North Korea makes progress on missiles, but no evidence of nuclear warhead yet
North Korea has made considerable progress this year on weapons technology, including testing a submarine-launched missile for the first time, but it is still not clear if the isolated nation has developed a nuclear warhead.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 30, 2016
Pentagon weapons buyer orders review of troubled new aircraft carrier
The Pentagon's top weapons buyer has ordered an independent review of the $12.9 billion Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, citing a list of actual and potential deficiencies with the costliest warship ever.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2016
Philippines says China must recognize South China Sea ruling
China will be the "loser" if it does not recognize an international court ruling against Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay Jr. said Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2016
In key step toward stronger defense ties, U.S., India ink military logistics agreement
The United States and India signed an agreement Monday governing the use of each other's land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply, a step toward building defense ties as they seek to counter the growing maritime assertiveness of China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 29, 2016
South Korean lawmakers call for nuclear subs in face of growing missile threat from North
Lawmakers from South Korea's ruling Saenuri Party have said the country should weigh building nuclear-powered submarines as Pyongyang makes progress in its atomic weapons program.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 29, 2016
Iran reportedly deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site
Iran has deployed the Russian-supplied S-300 surface-to-air missile defense system around its Fordow underground uranium enrichment facility, Iranian state media reported Monday.
COMMENTARY / World / THE VIEW FROM NEW YORK
Aug 28, 2016
The longest U.S. conflict and defining a war
Figuring out when wars start and end isn't always as obvious as it might seem.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 26, 2016
Myanmar army chief reshuffles officers, promotes intelligence chief
Myanmar's army chief, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, reshuffled top posts on Friday, promoting his intelligence chief and other officers leading efforts to present the military as a responsible partner in a democratic transition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2016
Chinese, U.S. coast guards perform joint operations in rare bright spot for Sino-American relations
In a rare bright spot for strained Sino-U.S. relations, the U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that it conducted joint operations in the Pacific with its Chinese counterpart this summer, part of annual patrols to deter illegal fishing.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 26, 2016
Iraq defense minister fired as Mosul battle looms
Iraq's parliament impeached Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi on Thursday over corruption allegations, removing him from office as the army gears up for an assault on the Islamic State group's stronghold of Mosul.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 25, 2016
Building the foundations of Pacific stability
At a time when six of the world's 10 largest armies are located in the Pacific theater of operations, and 22 of the region's 27 countries have army officers as their defense chiefs, the need to invest in the U.S. Army's mission in the region is clear.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2016
Japan condemns North Korea submarine missile; test shows advances
A ballistic missile fired from a submarine flies 500 km, raising concerns over Pyongyang's progress with such weapons.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2016
India probes huge data leak at French submarine builder DCNS; Australian design unaffected
India is investigating damage caused to French Scorpene submarines that are being built in the country, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday, after the leak of documents relating to the vessel's combat capabilities.

Longform

Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.