The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is held every year in Singapore to discuss security and defense related issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Sponsored by IISS, the forum draws defense ministers, military chiefs, and other top brass from around the world. These delegations...
In early May of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping undertook a significant diplomatic visit to Europe, the first since the global pandemic began. His five-day itinerary included visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary. Each stop on the tour was imbued with meaning and...
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China functions as the paramount organ of state authority, operating as a single-chamber legislature endowed with extensive capabilities, including amending the Constitution, legislating, supervising governmental...
Within the intricate mosaic of Asia-Pacific geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan stands out not just as a sovereign entity but as a central hub, pivotal to the strategic frameworks of global heavyweights such as the United States and China. Positioned strategically along...
The appointment of Admiral Dong Jun as the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Minister of National Defense represents a critical juncture in the nation’s military leadership and strategic direction. Dong’s ascension to this role, notable for...