China World War III: How the Senkaku Islands Could Spark a U.S.-China War nationalinterest.org - James Holmes If soldiers from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ensconced themselves in the archipelago they would hold a flanking position within striking …
Okinawa Navy identifies civilian worker found dead on Okinawa shore stripes.com - By MATTHEW M. BURKE | STARS AND STRIPES Published: April 8, 2021 CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa – The Navy on Okinawa has identified a civilian employee who died after vanishing from a popular tourist spot in December. Robert …
Coast Guard Cutter Deployments Point to Bigger US Military Role in Western Pacific military.com - By William Cole The Coast Guard's five newest cutters in Honolulu -- including two of the service's most capable 418-foot vessels -- continue to reach farther across …
China China’s Maritime Militia and Fishing Fleets: A Primer for Operational Staffs and Tactical Leaders, Pt. 2 cimsec.org - Guest Author This article originally featured in the Military Review and is republished with permission. It will be republished in two parts. Read it in its …
South China Sea Force Majeure: China’s Coast Guard Law in Context | Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative csis.org China’s new Coast Guard Law has drawn concern and criticism from the United States, Japan, the Philippines, and other regional governments, as well …
South China Sea China’s Worrying New Coast Guard Law thediplomat.com The 25th session of the Standing Committee of China’s 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) held in January introduced the Coast Guard Law, which …