Alliances
As US-China rivalry intensifies, Beijing has no illusions about Washington’s olive branch
SCMP 20230615
https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3223986/us-china-rivalry-intensifies-beijing-has-no-illusions-about-washingtons-olive-branch
US NSA Sullivan to Visit Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea Officials
The Diplomat 20230615
https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/us-nsa-sullivan-to-visit-tokyo-for-talks-with-japan-philippines-south-korea-officials/
Nat’l security advisers of S. Korea, U.S., Japan agree to strengthen cooperation on N. Korea, regional security
Yonhap 2020615
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230615009300315?section=news
Philippine Congress Set to Approve Expanded U.S. Base Deal as China Expands Claims, Ambassador Says
USNI 20230615
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/15/philippine-congress-set-to-approve-expanded-u-s-base-deal-as-china-expands-claims-ambassador-says
The PH-US Alliance and US-China Rivalry: A Historical Perspective
AIIA 20230614
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/the-ph-us-alliance-and-us-china-rivalry-a-historical-perspective/
MAKING THE U.S.-PHILIPPINES ALLIANCE COUNT
WOTR 20230615
https://warontherocks.com/2023/06/making-the-u-s-philippines-alliance-count/
Retrogressive policy on China runs counter to Japan’s interests
GT 20230615
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292642.shtml
China’s pressure on ‘weakest link’ South Korea falls flat amid tensions with US
FT 20230615
https://www.ft.com/content/48a93738-69c1-4e76-bc08-3aebff64dd6c
Yoon vows to respond firmly to N. Korea’s reckless provocations
Yonhap 20230615
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2023061500140031https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230615001400315
New dimensions for Japan–Australia strategic cooperation
ASPI 20230615
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/new-dimensions-for-japan-australia-strategic-cooperation/
Japanese, S. Koreans Lean Toward U.S. for Security Cooperation
Yomiuri 20230615
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/asia-pacific/20230615-116291/
Diplomatic spat reveals South Korea’s pivot to hard line on China
Nikkei 20230616
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Diplomatic-spat-reveals-South-Korea-s-pivot-to-hard-line-on-China
West must be more strategic about Southeast Asia development aid
Nikkei 20230616
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/West-must-be-more-strategic-about-Southeast-Asia-development-aid
US chipping away at global semiconductor supply chains
EAF 20230615
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/06/15/us-chipping-away-at-global-semiconductor-supply-chains/
Alarm bells should be ringing for South Korea as chip exports tumble
GT 20230615
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292672.shtml
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Palau seeks more U.S. patrols of its waters after Chinese incursions
Reuters 20230615
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/palau-seeks-more-us-patrols-its-waters-after-chinese-incursions-2023-06-15/
Palau Leader Stresses Need for US Help to Deter China in the Pacific
The Diplomat 20230616
https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/palau-leader-stresses-need-for-us-help-to-deter-china-in-the-pacific/
Palau Shows Understanding for Fukushima Water Release
Yomiuri 20230615
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20230615-116397/
B-52 returns to Indo-Pacific for Bomber Task Force deployment
USAF PacAF 20230614
https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3428649/b-52-returns-to-indo-pacific-for-bomber-task-force-deployment/
Caught between empires
PIT 20230615
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/caught-between-empires
Chair’s markup of NDAA seeks additional $100M for Guam missile defense
PIT 20230615
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/chair-s-markup-of-ndaa-seeks-additional-100m-for-guam-missile-defense
$100M more for Guam missile system proposed
GDP 20230616
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/100m-more-for-guam-missile-system-proposed/article_a21b948c-0a59-11ee-bee1-73f8d31fffee.html
Congress Should Have New COFA Treaties Soon. Now They Just Need To Be Ratified
Civil Beat 20230614
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/congress-should-have-new-cofa-treaties-soon-now-they-just-need-to-be-ratified/
Island Waves
Has China Overplayed Its Hand in the Pacific?
The Diplomat 20230615
https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/has-china-overplayed-its-hand-in-the-pacific/
Debate on defence deal to continue
The National (PNG) 20230615
https://www.thenational.com.pg/debate-on-defence-deal-to-continue/
MPs question signing of US-PNG defence agreement
Post Courier (PNG) 20230615
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/mps-question-signing-of-us-png-defence-agreement/
O’Neill says agreement threatens sovereignty
Post Courier (PNG) 20230615
https://www.postcourier.com.pg/oneill-says-agreement-threatens-sovereignty/
STRATEGIC UPGRADES IN THE PACIFIC
CSIS 20230615
https://amti.csis.org/strategic-upgrades-in-the-pacific/
UN told France has ‘robbed’ Kanaks of New Caledonian independence
Radio NZ 20230615
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/492006/un-told-france-has-robbed-kanaks-of-new-caledonian-independence
Hawaii fuel leak lawyers double client numbers, seek Pacific Fleet commander’s testimony
S&S 20230615
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-06-15/navy-fuel-leak-lawsuit-hawaii-10442876.html
Taiwan + SCS
What It Will Take to Deter China in the Taiwan Strait
FA 20230615
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/what-it-will-take-deter-china-taiwan-strait
Deterrence preferable to war: Ex-U.S. deputy national security advisor
CNA (TW) 20230615
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306150015
Blinken to emphasize Taiwan Strait peace during China visit
Taiwan News 20230615
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4919450
More local fishermen now fishing in WPS
Manila Times 20230615
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/15/news/national/more-local-fishermen-now-fishing-in-wps/1896165
Capabilities
N. Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles from Sunan area: S. Korean military
Yonhap 20230615
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230615009055325?section=news
N. Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles at night, both fall in Japan EEZ
Kyodo 20230616
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/d2d06ca79067-urgent-n-korea-fires-what-may-be-ballistic-missile-japan-govt.html
North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles
NYTimes 20230615
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/asia/north-korea-missile-test-launch.html
Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor
The Diplomat 20230614
https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/from-follower-to-leader-japans-emergence-as-a-fully-fledged-regional-security-actor/
IN THE DARK: HOW THE PENTAGON’S LIMITED SUPPLIER VISIBILITY RISKS U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY
WOTR 20230614
https://warontherocks.com/2023/06/in-the-dark-how-the-pentagons-limited-supplier-visibility-risks-u-s-national-security/
Is a Militarization of the Indo-Pacific Occurring?
AIIA 20230616
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/is-a-militarization-of-the-indo-pacific-occurring/
Tailoring U.S. Outreach to Indo-Pacific Allies, Partners
US DoD 20230615
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3430129/tailoring-us-outreach-to-indo-pacific-allies-partners/
Chinese spies breached hundreds of public, private networks, security firm says
SCMP 202030615
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3224252/chinese-spies-breached-hundreds-public-private-networks-security-firm-says
New Missile-Tracking Satellites Capture First Images, But Next Launch Date Faces Delay
Air & Space 20230615
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/sda-missile-tracking-satellites-first-images-second-launch/
Prodded by GAO, Space Force reconsiders future military-use GPS constellation, receivers
Breaking Defense 20230615
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/06/prodded-by-gao-space-force-reconsiders-future-military-use-gps-constellation-receivers/
HASC Bill Calls for SECNAV to Study Hypersonic Weapons for More Warships, Merging Army and Navy Watercraft Programs
USNI 20230614
https://news.usni.org/2023/06/14/hasc-bill-calls-for-secnav-to-study-hypersonic-weapons-for-more-warships-merging-army-and-navy-watercraft-programs
Hypersonic missile interceptor ‘Sky Sonic’ unveiled by Rafael
AF Tech 20230615
https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/hypersonic-missile-interceptor-sky-sonic-unveiled-by-rafael/
Epirus, DroneShield combine on UAS-roasting air defense
Defense News 20230615
https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2023/06/15/epirus-droneshield-combine-on-uas-roasting-air-defense/
Japan Photographs China’s New Y-9DZ Electric Warfare Aircraft for First Time
The Diplomat 20230615
https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/japan-photographs-chinas-new-y-9dz-electric-warfare-aircraft-for-first-time/
Exercises
US aircraft carrier enters South China Sea in show of strength while Chinese naval ship visits Southeast Asian countries for friendship
GT 20230615
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202306/1292653.shtml
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