World Desk
Gulf drone defences improve too slowly to deny Iran bargaining power
Footage of a small drone destroying an Abrams tank points at a gap the Gulf has been trying to close since February and while it fails to it leaves Iran’s leverage.
Southeast Asia divided in U.S.-China tech war
ASEAN members are disagreeing with each other over which path to take at the moment the U.S.-China AI war intensifying.
As drone incursions to NATO rise, alliance keeps treading carefully
Drone incursions into NATO countries from Russia’s war in Ukraine are on the rise, but don’t expect any tougher action.
Spanish Migrant Surge Hands Everyone a Weapon
A migrant surge into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has put a new focus on European migration and sharpened U.S. criticism.
Japan Fires Its First Tomahawk And China Will Get The Message
Japan’s first naval firing of a Tomahawk cruise missile will come as another warning to China as it accuses Tokyo of remilitarisation.
U.S. Carrier Signals Support for Philippines Against China
The arrival of a U.S. carrier in the South China Sea is a challenge to China in its growing confrontations with the Philippines.
China’s Quiet War Of Three Seas In One Week
China’s latest confrontation with the Philippine coast guard comes days after friction with Japan and as exercises happen off Taiwan.
Houthis Put a Price on Saudi Arabia’s Only Way Out
Iran’s Houthi allies send oil prices soaring as they seek to take the pressure off Tehran in a spreading conflict.
China’s Growing Show Of Naval Power Also Challenges The US
From the Philippines to Japan to Taiwan and the South Pacific, China is stepping up its naval assertiveness.
U.S. Responds as China’s Coastguard Clashes With Treaty Ally
A confrontation between Chinese coastguard forces and Philippine naval personnel draws the United States deeper in another hotspot.
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