Japan writes a bigger defense check;
The Philippines plant another flag in the Luzon Strait;
Seoul bids on better relations with Beijing;
India joins Russia & Co. in armed exercise;
Australia-PNG defense pact delayed, but not derailed

Pyongyang deploys to Russia's frontlines;
Pacific power shifts toward Beijing;
Chinese ships collide in Scarborough Shoal;
Tokyo diversifies its defense portfolio;
South Korea's population problem

China expands maritime activity...;
...as nervous neighbors seek strength in numbers;
NATO summit highlights Taiwan risk;
The Quad goes rock solid;
Bitcoin booms in Bhutan;
North Korea focuses on cybercrime

Chinese Drones Menace The Region;
Bolstering Manila’s Maritime Posture;
Indonesia Tilts Toward China;
Deterrence By Drone On The Korean Peninsula;
A Warning From Wellington

Foggy Bottom: Pyongyang Still Pursues Bioweapons;
Washington, Manila Conduct "Full Battle Test"...;
...As Ties With Tokyo Blossom;
Seoul Worries Over Chinese Expansion