China

China has escalated pressure on Taiwan after large-scale drills simulating a blockade and intensified air incursions. Beijing continues coercive tactics in the Taiwan Strait while expanding military capabilities. Regional tensions remain high alongside China’s broader global influence efforts.

Iran finalizes Chinese missile deal as US naval force gathers offshore

Tehran acquires supersonic CM-302 anti-ship cruise missiles while two American carrier strike groups deploy to the region amid escalating nuclear standoff.

By Layla Hassan

/ 24 Feb 2026

Iran finalizes Chinese missile deal as US naval force gathers offshore

US establishes sustained missile presence in Philippines targeting China

The United States and Philippines issued a joint statement on February 17, 2026, committing to "increase deployments of U.S. cutting-edge missile and unmanned systems to the Philippines," marking the clearest articulation yet of a sustained American military presence capable of striking mainland Chi

By Chen Wei-Lin

/ 17 Feb 2026

US establishes sustained missile presence in Philippines targeting China

Sweden deploys Gripen jets to NATO's new Arctic mission

Stockholm commits fighter aircraft to Iceland-Greenland patrols one day after alliance launches Arctic Sentry framework

By Elena Kowalski

/ 12 Feb 2026

Sweden deploys Gripen jets to NATO's new Arctic mission

Myanmar junta creates supreme council amid territorial collapse

Min Aung Hlaing formalizes absolute power through new oversight body while military controls just 21% of national territory

By Chen Wei-Lin

/ 4 Feb 2026

Myanmar junta creates supreme council amid territorial collapse

Vietnam preps for US invasion while deepening strategic partnership

Internal military document labels Washington 'belligerent' just months before diplomatic elevation, revealing the calculated contradictions of bamboo diplomacy

By Chen Wei-Lin

/ 3 Feb 2026

Vietnam preps for US invasion while deepening strategic partnership

Russia confirms readiness as nuclear arms treaty nears expiration

Moscow declares preparedness for unconstrained environment just days before New START dies, marking formal end of five-decade strategic stability framework

By Viktor Petersen

/ 3 Feb 2026

Russia confirms readiness as nuclear arms treaty nears expiration

Last nuclear arms treaty expires as great powers return to unconstrained competition

Medvedev warns world faces first period without strategic limits since early Cold War as New START dies

By Viktor Petersen

/ 2 Feb 2026

Last nuclear arms treaty expires as great powers return to unconstrained competition

Pakistan confronts coordinated Baloch assault across southwestern province

Security forces report 67 militants killed in simultaneous attacks targeting infrastructure, military installations, and high-security prison

By Layla Hassan

/ 31 Jan 2026

Pakistan confronts coordinated Baloch assault across southwestern province

Opinion: Xi Jinping's purge is making China's military weaker—and more dangerous

The collapse of the PLA's command structure creates a paradox: a hollowed-out military led by sycophants is more likely to miscalculate catastrophically

By Chen Wei-Lin

/ 29 Jan 2026

Opinion: Xi Jinping's purge is making China's military weaker—and more dangerous

U.S. intelligence doubts Venezuela's interim leader will cut ties with adversaries as Rubio threatens force

Secretary of State warns military action possible if Delcy Rodríguez refuses compliance on Iran, China, and Russia relationships

By Diego Martinez

/ 28 Jan 2026

U.S. intelligence doubts Venezuela's interim leader will cut ties with adversaries as Rubio threatens force

Philippines conducts joint South China Sea patrol with US amid escalating tensions

Manila deploys warships alongside American destroyer at Scarborough Shoal while diplomatic channels strain under weight of territorial dispute

By Chen Wei-Lin

/ 27 Jan 2026

Philippines conducts joint South China Sea patrol with US amid escalating tensions

Myanmar junta nears completion of contested election as military-backed party secures majority

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing dismisses international criticism while final voting round cements USDP dominance in process boycotted by opposition

By Chen Wei-Lin

/ 25 Jan 2026

Myanmar junta nears completion of contested election as military-backed party secures majority