Can Taiwan Truly Rely On The US
Washington (UPI) Feb 08, 2006
A senior Taiwanese military commander has thrown complicated new factor into the latest skirmish in the recurrent war of words between politicians across the Taiwan Straits.
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China Protests US Military Report
Beijing, China (AFP) Feb 07, 2006
Beijing angrily protested Tuesday a US Pentagon report that singled out China as a potential challenge to Washington's military supremacy and said it had made diplomatic representations over the issue.
Rumsfeld Defends US Military Readiness
Washington DC (AFP) Feb 07, 2006
US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld defended military readiness Tuesday as he presented Congress with a 439.3 billion dollar budget that devotes billions to refurbishing a war-stressed army.
China's Internal Problems Haunt US
Washington DC (AFP) Feb 05, 2006
When President George W. Bush was asked at a recent public forum about his strategy to contain China's geopolitical ambitions, the US leader dwelled instead on the internal problems confronting Beijing, such as unemployment and energy shortage.
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India Uses IAEA Vote To Foster Relations With US
New Delhi, India (UPI) Feb 06, 2006
India's vote against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency will pave the way for better Indo-U.S. relations and a smoother passage for the civilian nuclear energy deal, Indian analysts said Monday.
Pentagon Asks For 439.3Bn Dollar Budget
Washington DC (AFP) Feb 06, 2006
The US administration on Monday requested 439.3 billion dollars for defense spending in 2007, a seven percent boost that it justified by the need to stave off conventional rivals while fighting the "war on terror".
Pentagon Report Singles Out China As Potential Military Rival
Washington DC (AFP) Feb 03, 2006
A major review of US military strategy Friday singled out China as the country with the greatest potential to challenge the United States militarily.
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QDR Revolves Around Terror, Chinese Threat
Washington (UPI) Feb 02, 2006
The Pentagon will unveil its four-year review Friday, a document that revolves largely around the war against Islamic extremism but acknowledges China as an emerging superpower, and sets out what the long-term strategy and missions ought to be for the military given those challenges.
India Calls Global Arms Makers For Joint Ventures, Vows To Upgrade Airforce
New Delhi (AFP) Jan 31, 2006
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday urged global arms makers to enter joint military production ventures in India, as top companies showed off their latest hardware at an arms fair in New Delhi.
India, U.S. Nuke Deal Hits Wall
Washington (UPI) Jan 30, 2006
The much-heralded civilian nuclear cooperation deal signed last April between India and the United States looks in danger of unraveling ahead of President Bush's visit to New Delhi in early March.
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Russian Military Policy In 2006
Moscow (UPI) Jan 27, 2006
On Jan. 25, the Russian Defense Ministry's newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda ("Red Star") published an article on Russia's military policy written by Chief of Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, General of the Army Yury Baluyevsky.
India Shows Off Military Might On Republic Day
New Delhi (AFP) Jan 26, 2006
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah was the guest of honour Thursday at India's annual Republic Day parade, leading a review of elite troops, weapons and folk dancers in the national capital.
Year Of Dog Signals Calm Before A Storm Say Chinese Soothsayers
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 25, 2006
The world can look forward to peace and harmony at the start of the new Lunar Year, but Chinese soothsayers say the world should also expect conflict, disease outbreaks and natural disasters later in the year.
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