Tag: Asia Pacific
Three years after the return of the Taliban, the hell of Afghan women, by Eric Chol – L’Express
It was “a good decision.” That’s how Joe Biden described the American military withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. On August 30, 2021, the last soldier left Kabul airport in…
Beijing’s aerial provocation puts Japan on alert – L’Express
The incident has reignited tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. Japan has deployed fighter jets after a Chinese military aircraft “violated” its airspace, the Defense Ministry said on Monday. It has…
the strategic reasons behind his visit to kyiv – L’Express
Does Narendra Modi want to reset the counters? After his controversial trip to Moscow on July 8 and 9, the Indian Prime Minister is going to kyiv this Friday, August…
This maneuver by the American Navy which stirs up the anger of China – L’Express
A maneuver that has sparked anger in Beijing. A U.S. warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, August 22, a sensitive waterway separating the island from China, the U.S.…
How Washington and Seoul are preparing for the threat from Pyongyang – L’Express
Missile interceptions, air assaults and even live fire. This Monday, August 19, Washington and Seoul began their annual military exercises, as part of the “Ulchi Freedom Guardian” program, initiated in…
The new maritime clash that revives tensions between Manila and Beijing – L’Express
Chinese- and Philippine-flagged ships collided on Monday, August 19, in a fresh clash near a disputed reef in the South China Sea, with both countries blaming each other for the…
Corruption, top secret information… The Japanese army shaken by scandals – L’Express
An admiral dismissed, a vice-minister censured, 218 soldiers sanctioned… Japan is cleaning up its Self-Defense Forces (SDF), undermined by corruption and embezzlement of public funds. “I am deeply aware of…
In Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dismissed by the courts – L’Express
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who was accused of violating constitutional ethics rules by appointing a minister who had been sentenced to prison in 2008.…
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida throws in the towel – L’Express
He has never been popular with the Japanese population. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday, August 14, his intention to withdraw from the race for the leadership of his…
the agreement with the United States that upsets Beijing – L’Express
A further rapprochement between Washington, London and Canberra. Australia announced on Monday, August 12, that it had signed an agreement authorizing the exchange of information and equipment in the field…