Archive - Asia of The Standeford Journal - News, Intel Analysis

Chinese Military Activity Around Taiwan: Comprehensive Report On Recent Activity, Broader Context

Over the past four to five years, PLA incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ have evolved from sporadic responses to political events into a sustained component…

Jul 17 •

Donald Standeford

June 2025

Chinese Military Activity Surges Around Taiwan, NATO Adjusts Strategy To Respond To Russia, and China's Naval, Nuclear Growth

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is adjusting the alliance’s strategy in response to China’s naval and nuclear growth.

Jun 26 •

Donald Standeford

May 2025

1 Killed, Several Injured In Brief Exchange Of Gunfire Between Thai, Cambodian Soldiers

The Cambodia-Thailand border dispute has deep historical roots, primarily centered on the Preah Vihear Temple and maritime boundaries.

May 28 •

Donald Standeford

India-Pakistan Conflict: Analysis On Reported Ceasefire Violations, Conflict Overview

The conflict, rooted in the 1947 partition and centered on the disputed Kashmir region, has resulted in significant casualties and raised nuclear risks.

May 10 •

Donald Standeford

India-Pakistan: Operation Sindoor Escalation

This military action was a direct response to the Pahalgam attack, which India attributed to Pakistan-based groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

May 8 •

Donald Standeford

Chinese Air, Naval Operations Around Taiwan, Japan; Joint Balikatan 25 Regional Exercises

Deploying forces daily to respond to Chinese activities around the island exacts a considerable toll on Taiwan’s resources and finances.

May 1 •

Donald Standeford

April 2025

Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Operations, Kashmir Tensions, Naval Readiness, and Water Conflict

Pakistan’s operations target TTP and BLA networks, but Afghan safe havens sustain terrorist threats in the region.

Apr 28 •

Donald Standeford

Rising India-Pakistan Tensions After Pahalgam Attack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India will pursue the attackers "to the ends of the earth" and punish not only the perpetrators but…

Apr 25 •

Donald Standeford

March 2025

North Korea Pushes Forward Nuclear-Powered Submarine Development During Shipyard Inspection, Amid Doubts Over Reactor Feasibility

Since at least 2016, the DPRK has been developing submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) capabilities, using a 2,000-ton Sinpo-class submarine…

Mar 9 •

Donald Standeford

February 2025

Fiber Optic Telecom Cable From Taiwan To Matsu "Completely Disconnected"

MODA has instructed Taiwan's Coast Guard to investigate the cause of the cable break. The No1. 2 cable is one of only two cables currently linking the…

Feb 17 •

Donald Standeford

January 2025

North Korea Says It Tested New-Type Intermediate-Range Hypersonic Missile

North Korea reported that the missile reached a peak height of 99.8 kilometers (62 miles) and a second peak height of 42.5 kilometers (26 miles) at 12…

Jan 7 •

Donald Standeford

December 2024

South Korean Plane Crash Claims 179 Lives Out of 181 Onboard

A passenger texted a family member shortly before the crash to say that a bird had gotten stuck in the aircraft's wing

Dec 29, 2024 •

Donald Standeford

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