Alliances
The US and China draw strategic triangles in Northeast Asia
EAF 20241004
https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/10/04/the-us-and-china-draw-strategic-triangles-in-northeast-asia/
The Rise of the ‘Community With a Shared Future’: China’s Foreign Policy Hierarchy
The Diplomat 20241005
https://thediplomat.com/2024/10/the-rise-of-the-community-with-a-shared-future-chinas-foreign-policy-hierarchy/
Does the Quad have a security agenda?
ORF 20241004
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/does-the-quad-have-a-security-agenda
The good, the bad and the ugly of Yoon's Korean unification vision
EAF 20241004
https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/10/04/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-yoons-korean-unification-vision/
S. Korea agrees to 8.3 pct increase in cost sharing for hosting U.S. troops
Yonhap 20241004
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241004003951315
Defense chief reaffirms S. Korea-U.S. alliance during visit to Combined Forces Command
Yonhap 20241004
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241004004251315
The Double-Edged Sword of Semiconductor Export Controls
CSIS 20241004
https://www.csis.org/analysis/double-edged-sword-semiconductor-export-controls
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Army sensors tracked approach of Chinese ICBM to Guam, officials say
PDN 20241004
https://www.guampdn.com/news/army-sensors-tracked-approach-of-chinese-icbm-to-guam-officials-say/article_1539e93c-8204-11ef-a8dd-5393e4cfdf90.html
Guam Guard assumes THAAD mission; officials address China's missile launch
KUAM 20241004
https://www.kuam.com/story/51559738/guam-guard-assumes-thaad-mission-officials-address-chinas-missile-launch
Financial assistance, tourism, flights, and workforce top agenda of US-CNMI talks
RNZ 20241004
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/529851/financial-assistance-tourism-flights-and-workforce-top-agenda-of-us-cnmi-talks
Island Waves
Paris shifts gears on New Caledonia, after months of conflict
Islands Business 2041003
https://islandsbusiness.com/news-break/paris-shifts-gears-on-new-caledonia-after-months-of-conflict/
Paris offers signs of hope for New Caledonia
ASPI 20241004
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/paris-offers-signs-hope-new-caledonia
Sir Jerry optimistic he can help resolve Bougainville/Moresby impasse
RNZ 20241004
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/529865/sir-jerry-optimistic-he-can-help-resolve-bougainville-moresby-impasse
PNG, Bougainville optimistic special moderator can guide ‘peaceful’ independence process
Benar 20241003
https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/pacific/pac-png-bougainville-10032024203503.html
BINA GEOPOLITICIZED?
Soloman Star 20241004
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/bina-geopoliticized/
Ex-Solomon Islands provincial leader and China critic charged for organising unlawful protests
RNZ 20241004
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/529851/financial-assistance-tourism-flights-and-workforce-top-agenda-of-us-cnmi-talks
Malaita leader arrested for allegedly masterminding unlawful assemblies in 2021
SIBC 20241004
https://www.sibconline.com.sb/malaita-leader-arrested-for-allegedly-masterminding-unlawful-assemblies/
U.S. Army’s 1984th Hospital Pacific Strengthens Healthcare Infrastructure in Solomon Islands.
Tavuli 2041004
https://www.tavulinews.com.sb/u-s-army-enhances-healthcare-infrastructure-across-the-solomon-islands/
US Team Meets with Local Solar Entrepreneurs
Post Courier (PNG) 20241004
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/us-team-meets-with-local-solar-entrepreneurs/
US Heritage Foundation offers Pacific Islands’ blueprint for Trump
Breaking Defense 20241004
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/10/us-heritage-foundation-offers-pacific-islands-blueprint-for-trump/
Taiwan + SCS
Ishiba’s Integrated Deterrence: What Japan’s New Prime Minister Means for Taiwan
The Diplomat 20241004
https://thediplomat.com/2024/10/ishibas-integrated-deterrence-what-japans-new-prime-minister-means-for-taiwan/
Better defending Taiwan against China’s gray zone assault
Asia Times 20241004
https://asiatimes.com/2024/10/better-defending-taiwan-against-chinas-gray-zone-assault/
China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan
Economist 20241003
https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/10/03/china-is-using-an-anaconda-strategy-to-squeeze-taiwan
Taiwan’s Greatest Vulnerabilities Extend Beyond Its Military
FP 20241004
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/04/taiwan-financial-risks-china-unification-tabletop-fdd-wargame/
Overcharge by U.S. arms vendor to be refunded to Taiwan: Defense head
CNA (TW) 20241004
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202410040016
In First, China Sentences a Taiwanese National to Prison on Separatism Charges
The Diplomat 20241002
https://thediplomat.com/2024/10/in-first-china-sentences-a-taiwanese-national-to-prison-on-separatism-charges/
Allies, Partners Conduct Operations in South China Sea
US DoD 20241003
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3926061/allies-partners-conduct-operations-in-south-china-sea/
Neighbors’ silence emboldens China’s illegal acts – PCG spox
Inquirer (PH) 20241004
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/251212/neighbors-silence-emboldens-chinas-illegal-acts-pcg-spox#ixzz8nfzqYxS9
Marcos will further discuss WPS with Asean, Chinese leaders – DFA
Inquirer (PH) 20241004
https://www.inquirer.net/415468/marcos-expected-to-further-tackle-wps-at-asean-chinese-leaders/#ixzz8niqT0Wxq
Philippines accuses China of assaulting Vietnamese fishermen in South China Sea
Reuters 20241004
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-accuses-china-assaulting-vietnamese-fishermen-south-china-sea-2024-10-04/
DFA: Self-restraint needed amid latest intimidation in South China Sea
Inquirer (PH) 20241004
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/251323/dfa-self-restraint-needed-amid-latest-intimidation-in-south-china-sea#ixzz8nhTwAttL
Capabilities
Japan's Ishiba calls for beefed up defenses in face of regional threats
Nikkei 20241004
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-s-new-PM/Japan-s-Ishiba-calls-for-beefed-up-defenses-in-face-of-regional-threats
Army displays new bunker buster missile to be deployed this year
Yonhap 20241004
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241004004500315
Nuclear Stability in the 21st Century
The Diplomat 20241003
https://thediplomat.com/2024/10/nuclear-stability-in-the-21st-century/
AI Makes Nuclear Viable, Not Yet Inevitable
CSIS 20241004
https://www.csis.org/analysis/ai-makes-nuclear-viable-not-yet-inevitable
U.S. Sparks Arms Race in Indo-Pacific
IPD 2024104
https://intpolicydigest.org/u-s-sparks-arms-race-in-indo-pacific/
CRS Report to Congress on U.S. Marine Corps Force Design
USNI 20241004
https://news.usni.org/2024/10/04/report-to-congress-on-u-s-marine-corps-force-design
Can the Air Force make its next-gen fighter jet cheaper than the F-35?
AF Times 20241004
https://www.airforcetimes.com/air/2024/10/04/can-the-air-force-make-its-next-gen-fighter-jet-cheaper-than-the-f-35/
'You can’t hide': Spy agency will have 100 new sats on orbit by years-end
Defense One 20241003
https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2024/10/you-cant-hide-spy-agency-will-have-100-new-sats-orbit-years-end/400047/
Impulse Space wins $34.5 million contract for U.S. Space Force missions
Space News 20241004
https://spacenews.com/impulse-space-wins-34-5-million-contract-for-u-s-space-force-missions/
Exercises
Marines Arrive in Philippines Again as New Southeast Asia Rotation Gains Momentum
Military.com 20241003
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/10/03/marines-arrive-philippines-again-new-southeast-asia-rotation-gains-momentum.html
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier puts jets through paces after skirting Japanese atoll
SCMP 20241004
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3281005/chinas-liaoning-aircraft-carrier-puts-jets-through-paces-after-skirting-japanese-atoll