The U.S. Is Beefing Up Alliances Across Asia—But Don’t Expect an ‘Asian NATO’ Anytime Soon

As the U.S., Japan, and South Korea bolster their security ties, experts point to a number of obstacles preventing a ...
The Chosun Ilbo on MSNOpinion

Asian NATO urgent, not OPCON transfer

The Trump administration stated in last month’s National Defense Strategy (NDS), “South Korea is capable of assuming primary ...
The Infographics Show on MSN

New NATO like alliance threatens China’s dominance in the Pacific

"Never say never to an Asian NATO." Join us as we examine how alliances like QUAD, AUKUS, and JAROKUS are laying the ...
Foreign Affairs

Should Asia Make It Official?

Ely Ratner’s article, “The Case for a Pacific Defense Pact” (July/August 2025), reflects an appropriate sense of urgency about deterring Chinese aggression among Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and ...
The Diplomat

NATO’s Asia-Pacific Engagement Does Not Impress China

Chinese analysts talk tough but see NATO as divided and European states as lacking hard power – and Trump is making it worse. U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a press conference during the ...