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President Lai Ching-te and his national security team hold a video conference during his visit to Eswatini. (Photo: Office of the President)

Opinion | Eyes on the Horizon: Will Paraguay's Visit Trigger Another PLA Drill?

U.S. Marines move equipment at Laoag Airport in Ilocos Norte during the 'Balikatan' joint military exercises held in northern Philippines on May 6, 2024. (AP)

First Time Since WWII: Japan to Fire Missiles on Philippine Soil

Rocky Uriankhai (烏凌翔), CEO of the Techforce think tank, appeared on "Fly to the World" on the 18th Mar.. (Photo by Ke Cheng-hui)

Taiwan's Drone Count Falls Far Short of What It Takes to Stop a PLA Invasion

On January 26, 2026, U.S. Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby delivered a public speech at the Sejong Institute in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo courtesy of the Sejong Institute website)

From “Rules” to Reality: Elbridge Colby Presses Asia Allies on Power, Geography, and Paying Their Share

January 22, 2026 - American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene speaks at the 'Strengthening Defense Investment and National Development' symposium held by the Institute for National Defense and Security Research at the NTU Meeting Center. (

AIT’s Greene: Allied Cooperation Bolsters Deterrence Against Seizure of Taiwan

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (center) announced via social media that he held a video conference with the Ministry of National Defense about Chinese military drills around the island. (Photo / Provided by the Presidential Office)

Taiwanese President Criticizes Chinese Military Drills