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How likely is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan?

June 10, 2022

The war in Ukraine has forced Taiwan to refocus on how it defends itself from a possible Chinese invasion.

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Mapped Out Indien China

Tracking the tense relationship between India and China

India and China share the longest disputed land border in the world – and are vying for influence in the Indian Ocean.
ConflictsMarch 18, 202415:27 min
Manila released footage of China's coastguard firing water cannons at its vessels in disputed waters.

China, Philippines row over claims in South China Sea

Manila released footage of China's coastguard firing water cannons at its vessels in disputed waters.
ConflictsMarch 8, 202402:26 min
This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says is an intercontinental ballistic missile in a launching drill at the Sunan international airport in Pyongyang, North Korea on March 16, 2023.

Is the Indo-Pacific entering new era of security alliances?

Countries in the Indo-Pacific are seeking ways to counter the region's most belligerent actors: China and North Korea.
ConflictsJanuary 9, 202403:44 min
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Smoke billows during Israeli strikes in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip

Israeli army restarts fighting in northern Gaza

As the Israeli military conducts operations in Rafah, there has been renewed heavy fighting in the enclave's north.
ConflictsMay 14, 202402:02 min
Riyad Mansour, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a special session of the UN General Assembly

UN votes to strengthen status of Palestinians

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Palestinian bid to become a full member.
ConflictsMay 10, 202403:05 min
A view of Palestinians fleeing Rafah with their belongings, using a variety of vehicles

Tens of thousands are fleeing Rafah

Displaced and exhausted Palestinians have packed up their belongings, looking for safe haven in other parts of Gaza.
ConflictsMay 9, 202402:28 min
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