Japan deploys 1,400 troops and anti ship missiles for major Balikatan drills in the Philippines
The West Asia ceasefire remains in place as 21 hour talks in Islamabad end without a deal
Over 17,000 troops join Balikatan as the US and Philippines launch their largest joint military drills
The US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz uses 15 warships and F-35B jets to enforce control
The Gulf’s search for long-term security: Is an Islamic NATO or Europe the answer?