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![How Will Minilateral Proliferation Shape Asia’s Regional Architecture? How Will Minilateral Proliferation Shape Asia’s Regional Architecture?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-07-01-063037.jpg)
How Will Minilateral Proliferation Shape Asia’s Regional Architecture?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indo-Pacific minilateral networking presents both opportunities and challenges to the wider regional architecture.
![Japan Air Self-Defense Force to Hold Joint Drills With Germany, France, Spain in July Japan Air Self-Defense Force to Hold Joint Drills With Germany, France, Spain in July](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-26-134619.jpg)
Japan Air Self-Defense Force to Hold Joint Drills With Germany, France, Spain in July
By Takahashi Kosuke
This is the first time that aircraft from the three European countries’ air forces will be deployed to Japan at the same time.
![The Importance of Europe-South Korea Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific The Importance of Europe-South Korea Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-20-141920.jpg)
The Importance of Europe-South Korea Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
By Jihoon Yu
Even as North Korea and Russia intensify ties, South Korea and European countries are discovering new avenues to enhance their security collaboration.
![The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China? The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-18-134354.jpg)
The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?
By Karan Sharma
In the face of an increasingly assertive China and a potentially upgraded Pakistani air force, the Indian Air Force’s modernization and expansion are imperatives for national security.
![Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-13-201825.jpg)
Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act
By Christina Keßler
Like the 2021 edition, Germany's 2024 Indo-Pacific Deployment will signal Berlin's commitment to the region – and the limits of its presence.
![Turkish Naval Corvette TCG Kinaliada Visits Japan to Commemorate 100 Years of Diplomatic Ties Turkish Naval Corvette TCG Kinaliada Visits Japan to Commemorate 100 Years of Diplomatic Ties](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-13-155023.jpg)
Turkish Naval Corvette TCG Kinaliada Visits Japan to Commemorate 100 Years of Diplomatic Ties
By Takahashi Kosuke
The Turkish warship’s visit also marks the 134th anniversary of the tragic voyage of the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul, which sank off the coast of Japan in 1890.
![Indonesia Should Embrace a New ‘Revolution’ in Military Affairs Indonesia Should Embrace a New ‘Revolution’ in Military Affairs](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-13-045013.jpg)
Indonesia Should Embrace a New ‘Revolution’ in Military Affairs
By Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah
The idea of "collaborative combat" could help integrate the country's military and prepare it to meet the challenges of the coming decades.
![South Korean Troops Fired Warning Shots After North Korean Soldiers Briefly Crossed Land Border South Korean Troops Fired Warning Shots After North Korean Soldiers Briefly Crossed Land Border](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-16-141253.jpg)
South Korean Troops Fired Warning Shots After North Korean Soldiers Briefly Crossed Land Border
By Hyung-jin Kim
The rivals are embroiled in Cold War-style campaigns involving balloon launches and propaganda broadcasts along the DMZ.
![South Korea’s Role in Countering Chinese and Russian Arms Sales in Latin America South Korea’s Role in Countering Chinese and Russian Arms Sales in Latin America](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-07-143731.jpg)
South Korea’s Role in Countering Chinese and Russian Arms Sales in Latin America
By Henry Ziemer and Chan Mo Ku
South Korea stands out as a key U.S. ally with a growing reputation in the hemisphere for delivering quality military hardware on competitive timelines.
![China Is Drawing Lessons From D-Day for an Invasion of Taiwan China Is Drawing Lessons From D-Day for an Invasion of Taiwan](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-06-193119.jpg)
China Is Drawing Lessons From D-Day for an Invasion of Taiwan
By Lyle Goldstein
China has systematically studied the Allied landing at Normandy to inform its planning for an assault on Taiwan.
![Japan Confirms Chinese Military Drone Flew off the Japanese Coast Japan Confirms Chinese Military Drone Flew off the Japanese Coast](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-05-131128.jpg)
Japan Confirms Chinese Military Drone Flew off the Japanese Coast
By Takahashi Kosuke
For the first time, Japan’s Defense Ministry confirmed that a Chinese military reconnaissance and attack drone had flown off the coast of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima.
![South Korea Fully Suspends Military Deal With North Korea After Tensions Over Trash Balloons South Korea Fully Suspends Military Deal With North Korea After Tensions Over Trash Balloons](https://cdn.statically.io/img/thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-04-170401.jpg)
South Korea Fully Suspends Military Deal With North Korea After Tensions Over Trash Balloons
By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korean officials said the suspension of the 2018 deal would allow it to stage frontline military drills but didn’t publicly elaborate on other steps.
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