Maria Siow

The Japanese leader also proposed a strategic mineral stockpiling plan during the summit to counter China and boost Tokyo's global role

The Japanese leader also proposed a strategic mineral stockpiling plan during the summit to counter China and boost Tokyo’s global role.

Instead of showing remorse, Washington ordered New Delhi to obey its blockade, stoking public outrage.

Instead of showing remorse, Washington ordered New Delhi to obey its blockade, stoking public outrage

Ottawa is fielding its largest military contingent in years at the Rimpac drills. Whether it can sustain the commitment is another matter

China and India have been jostling for influence in Myanmar as the Asean member continues to be embroiled in a civil war

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questions the accuracy of China's military spending data, contrasting it with Japan's transparent approach

Eight years after ‘Indo' was added to signal India's importance, analysts say its removal points to a shift in Washington's priorities

Eight years after ‘Indo’ was added to signal India’s importance, analysts say its removal points to a shift in Washington’s priorities.

Half a century after a bruising naval defeat, Pakistan is signalling it can again challenge India on its eastern flank