WWII Marine Corps hero to be honored with plaque at Mt. Soledad
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...
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What's happened to the Asian Century?
Until recently, the "Asian Century" seemed a compelling narrative but now it is not what it used to be. It was supposed to herald a shift in global economic power from the West to the East, driven by ...
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BRICS expansion and Japan’s latent leadership in a torn Indo-Pacific
As ASEAN nations seek membership in BRICS, Japan has the opportunity to create an alternative coalition that upholds ...
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National Museum of the Pacific War plans 3-day event to mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
The National Museum of the Pacific War will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a special three-day event, “Iwo Jima – 80 Years ...
China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the ...
China’s Rehearsals for a Blockade of Taiwan
The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command warns about Beijing’s plans.
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China in the Indo-Pacific: January 2025
This month, a spy scandal in the Philippines and Myanmar’s civil war highlighted China’s controversial involvement in the ...
‘Presidents at War’ Review: In the Crucible of Combat
Among the millions of World War II veterans were multiple future U.S. presidents. Some only narrowly survived the experience.