Security / Defence
Political risks for China-Taiwan exchanges will grow
Chinese authorities have reportedly for the first time jailed a Taiwanese person over separatism accusations
ChinaPrisoner releases will help rebuild Bahrain-Iran ties
King Hamad has pardoned over 450 prisoners, including many categorised as political detainees
BahrainJapan’s security partnerships will grow
Outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has solidified defence ties with partners
JapanChinese security ties with Africa will grow
Improved security relations are on the agenda of many African delegations at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
AfricaMalaysia will keep treading a fine line on sea dispute
A statement by the foreign ministry and remarks by the premier put the spotlight on the country’s South China Sea claims
MalaysiaRussia’s Northern Fleet will struggle to modernise
The slow pace of naval modernisation means that Russia’s most important fleet is dependent on Soviet-era vessels.
RussiaIneffective missiles reduce impact of Iranian strikes
Analysis by a US-based group claims that Iranian missiles are less accurate than previously claimed
IranRebel splits in CAR will weaken Bozize's influence
The military leadership of the CPC, a major rebel group has decided to break from former President Francois Bozize
Central African Republic
