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US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa to Guam
Tokyo and Washington agreed in 2012 to relocate about 9,000 of the 19,000 Marines stationed on Okinawa, including 4,000 to Guam in phases.
US defense chief Esper cautions Europe to be wary of China
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper cautioned European allies against cozying up to China, arguing on Friday that Beijing seeks greater global influence by leveraging economic power and stealing technology.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
A collective presence in the Western Hemisphere reduces threats to the US and its allies
Like athletes, the United States and its allies can’t compete if they're not on the field.
By Adm. Craig S. Faller
The US is unprepared for space cyberwarfare
China and Russia have placed a high priority on developing superiority within the electromagnetic battlespace, the author of this commentary says.
By Lawrence Sellin
US promotes free and open Indo-Pacific at naval exercise
A senior U.S. naval officer underlined Washington's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific as the United States on Monday launched its first joint naval exercise with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
By Jerry Harmer, The Associated Press
Beijing tells Duterte it won’t honor South China Sea ruling
The row over the disputed waters — a major global shipping route thought to be rich in oil and gas reserves — has for years marred China's relationship with the Philippines and other neighboring countries with rival territorial claim
A more assertive Taiwan as US arms sales increase
Taipei to buy American M1A2 tanks and F-16Vs, irking China.
Duterte goes to China
Philippine president expected to discuss ongoing sea disputes with Beijing leaders.
Russian-Chinese air patrol was an attempt to divide allies, says top US Air Force official in Pacific
Is it a conspiracy theory? The head of the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific has suggested that a recent Russian-Chinese air patrol may be an attempt to divide regional partners. The event resulted in warning shots fired by intercepting South Korean jets.
By Mike Yeo