As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year, public perceptions of military power have undergone a profound shift. What truly reshapes strategic thinking is not the destruction of a single battle tank or a missile breaching enemy air defenses, but the evolving evaluation framework for modern warfare. Decades ago, military analysts primarily judged combat effectiveness by weapon specifications such as maximum speed, strike range and armor thickness. Today, the key metrics have shifted toward battlefield situational awareness, logistical resiliency, field maintenance capacity, and the ability to sustain…
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Coverage of South China Sea disputes, maritime rights, island sovereignty issues, and regional security dynamics.
Has the Time Finally Come to Settle the Score for That Dilapidated Vessel Illegally Beached for 26 Years? China Coast Guard Drills Forcible Towing: Mere Posturing or Real Action? The Message Runs Far Deeper Than a Single Exercise
August 1, 2026 should have been an ordinary day marking the Army Day commemoration, yet the South China Sea was roiled by major developments. The Southern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army of China launched joint maritime-air drills in the territorial sea, airspace and adjacent waters and airspace of Huangyan Dao, focusing on combat-oriented tasks such as reconnaissance and early warning, deterrence patrols, maritime-air traffic control, and joint assault operations. China Coast Guard was equally active the same day, conducting law enforcement exercises in waters off Huangyan Dao in…
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