Former US NSA John Bolton cautioned against a US-China "G2" framework, calling it a "dangerous sidelining" of India. He emphasized the need for closer India-US strategic cooperation to counter China's growing influence and advocated for a deeper dialogue between Modi and Trump on the "Chinese threat."
美國戰爭部宣布，將「印太司令部」改回舊稱「太平洋司令部」。儘管官方強調任務與轄區不變，但「印太」戰略語言的轉變引發外界對美國亞洲戰略是否調整的關注。
The U.S. Defense Department has reverted the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's name back to U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). The Pentagon stated the change honors the command's historical roots and military heritage.
The Pentagon has reverted the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) back to its former name, US Pacific Command (PACOM), eight years after it was renamed to signify India's strategic importance. This symbolic move has sparked concerns about India's diminishing role in US Asia policy amid recalibrations with China and Pakistan.
The US Navy's Pacific Partnership 2026, its largest annual humanitarian mission, has launched with a focus on Southeast Asia. Analysts see it as an effort to rebuild confidence and project soft power amid rivalry with China.
A senior US envoy reportedly warned India to comply with US orders regarding the Strait of Hormuz and a blockade, following a strike on a merchant vessel that killed three Indian mariners. Observers noted the envoy offered no condolences, only a defense of US actions.
日本海上自衛隊護衛艦「加賀號」已啟航，展開為期約3個月的印太部署任務。此次部署是加賀號完成航艦化改裝後的首次重要任務，外界將觀察其新戰力及與盟邦聯合作戰能力。
India is set to sign an $8 billion deal for German-designed Type 214 submarines, featuring air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology. The move aims to bolster India's naval capabilities amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, driven by China's growing naval power and Pakistan's military ties with Beijing. The submarines will be built in India, involving technology transfer.
India and France, partners since 1998, are enhancing their strategic alliance with a strong focus on defense and space. Recent agreements include a renewed 10-year defense cooperation, reciprocal officer deployments, and technology transfer for Rafale-M aircraft, signaling deeper institutional integration and industrial collaboration.
The US is shifting its foreign policy from globalism to strategic realism, focusing on national interests and balance-of-power politics. This involves rebuilding military communication with China and encouraging allies to share security burdens, aiming for regional stability without Cold War-style containment.
MI5 warns Chinese spies are using job websites like LinkedIn to recruit UK government and military staff for sensitive information, posing as recruiters for fake jobs.
India and Australia emphasized maritime security, freedom of navigation, and a free Indo-Pacific during their second Defence Ministers' Dialogue. They discussed enhancing maritime domain awareness and collaboration.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded India as a "critical anchor" for Indo-Pacific stability, emphasizing its role in balancing power. He also discussed co-production of Javelin missiles in India to address US shortages and enhance military interoperability.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to deepen strategic ties in defense, trade, and technology, and discuss the Indo-Pacific. Rubio also visited Kolkata and met with Quad foreign ministers.
The largest US-Philippine military drill to date, seen as targeting China, has prompted warnings from Chinese experts about exacerbating regional instability amid heightened Indo-Pacific tensions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in New Delhi to discuss India's energy security amid a global crisis, focusing on increasing US energy exports. Talks also cover defense, technology, and Indo-Pacific strategy, aiming to deepen economic ties and strategic alignment.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata for a four-day visit to India, aiming to strengthen ties amid ongoing strains over US tariffs, the Iran war's energy crisis, and Pakistan relations. He is scheduled to meet PM Modi and discuss Quad alliance matters.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India for a meeting with counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan (the Quad). The visit aims to stabilize relations after tariff disputes and will include a tour of several cities and a Quad ministerial meeting focused on China's actions in the South China Sea.
Russia's President Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly drone attack in Luhansk, vowing retaliation. Ukraine denied the claims, stating it targeted Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Czech President Pavel urged NATO to respond assertively to Russian provocations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the US and NATO are rapidly building military infrastructure in Southeast and Northeast Asia, aiming to destabilize the region's security architecture and replace it with mini-blocs like AUKUS.
Taiwan's representative in Auckland, Chen Yung-shao, spoke at the University of Auckland, emphasizing Taiwan's crucial role in Indo-Pacific security, global supply chains, and democratic development. She addressed student concerns on cross-strait relations and US-China dynamics.
India will host a ministerial-level meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), involving the US, Japan, and Australia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to attend, marking his first visit to India. The Quad is viewed as a strategic counterweight to China's influence.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began a multi-nation visit to Vietnam and South Korea on May 18th to strengthen military cooperation, defense partnerships, and maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan's LDP considers increasing defence spending to 5% of GDP, in line with many NATO members, due to US pressure and Indo-Pacific security concerns.
