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The Case for Stronger Bhutanese-American Ties
By Matthew F. Ferraro December 22, 2014 There is a compelling argument for strengthening ties with the tiny kingdom of Bhutan. The November APEC summit in China concluded with “historic” news – on agreements about climate change, trade, visas, and other...
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Key defence initiatives rolled out by MINDEF this year
By Leong Wai Kit, Channel NewsAsia POSTED: 25 Dec 2014 20:43 Several initiatives were rolled out by the Defence Ministry in the past year, to ensure the armed forces remain strong and credible. SINGAPORE: Several initiatives were rolled out by the Ministry...
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India Offers Defense Assistance to Mongolia
By Ankit Panda December 23, 2014 Indian and Mongolia border forces recently discussed defense cooperation. Late last week, India and Mongolia agreed to increase their cooperation on defense matters with India promising to help Mongolia increase its capabilities...
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South Korea says nuclear reactors safe after cyber-attacks
File photo of South Korea's nuclear power reactor under construction, Shin-Kori 3 and 4 called APR-1400, in Gori near the southern port of Busan. (Photo: AFP/Jung Yeon-Je) POSTED: 25 Dec 2014 23:08 South Korea has moved to allay concerns that hackers...
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North Korea's Internet collapses after Sony hack
AFP | Dec 23, 2014, 05.17 AM IST WASHINGTON: North Korea's Internet went completely dark Monday after hours of instability, cyber experts said, suggesting the country's network could be under attack following the hacking of Sony Pictures. "North Korea...
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Taiwan launches its largest ever missile ship
PTI | Dec 23, 2014, 05.56 PM IST SUAO (Taiwan): Taiwan on Tuesday launched its largest ever missile ship as the island strives to modernise its armed forces in response to a perceived threat from China. The 500-tonne corvette named 'Tuo Chiang' - 'Tuo...
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Time for Europe to Get Strategic in Its Arms Exports to Asia
Image Credit: Abhisit Vejjajiva via Flickr.com By Thomas Paulsen and Janka Oertel December 21, 2014 ‘It is high time that Germany and Europe strategically tackled the security policy challenges they face in the Far East.’ Asia, the world’s most dynamic...
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Pakistan: après le carnage taliban à Peshawar, l’armée contre-attaque
Le 22/12/14 En réponse au carnage dans une école de Peshawar, l’attaque la plus meurtrière de l’histoire du pays, qui a coûté la vie à 149 personnes dont une très grande majorité d’enfants, l’armée pakistanaise a intensifié vendredi ses opérations contre...
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US Finalizes Sale of Perry-class Frigates to Taiwan
By Ankit Panda December 20, 2014 U.S. President Barack Obama signed legislation approving the sale of four frigates to Taiwan. In a move that drew Beijing’s condemnation, the U.S. approved the sale of four used warships to Taiwan. A statement released...
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North Korea slams UN vote, vows to bolster nuclear capacity
POSTED: 20 Dec 2014 22:43 North Korea has vowed to increase "efforts to bolster up in every way its capability for self-defence including nuclear force", its foreign ministry said on Saturday (Dec 20). SEOUL: North Korea on Saturday (Dec 20) vowed to...
