Benjamin David Baker
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What Does Australia's Defense White Paper Actually Say?
When reading Australia's latest defense white paper, it's prudent to take stock of the greater picture. → Read More
Meet Chengdu's Ace Fighter Designer
Yang Wei might be an unfamiliar name to most observers, but his aircraft, and his underlying philosophy towards designing them, isn't. → Read More
A False Start for Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder?
Malaysia publically declares that it is not considering the JF-17. How come? → Read More
What If Japan Had Won The Battle of Midway?
One of the most decisive battles of the Second World War could have ended up very differently. Be glad it didn’t though. → Read More
What if the Kuomingtang Had Won the Chinese Civil War?
What would China’s history look like if Chiang Kai-shek had ignored George C. Marshall’s request in 1946? → Read More
The Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Might Have Another Buyer in Asia
Malaysia recently expressed an interest in the JF-17 Thunder. → Read More
China Deploys First Nuclear Deterrence Patrol
China reportedly deployed its first-ever submarine nuclear deterrence patrol. What does it mean? → Read More
Taking Stock of North Korea's Nuclear Program
The latest comments by the country's leader need to be taken with more than a pinch of salt. → Read More
Is a Chinese National Fighting Against Islamic State in Syria?
A Chinese national is fighting for the YPG. How does this affect Beijing’s role in the conflict? → Read More
Russian Jet Fighters in Asia: Why Politics Still Matters
Moscow faces competition in attempting to sell its most modern jet in Asia. Its best selling point is still politics. → Read More
Who Will Win Asia's Fifth-Generation Fighter Race?
China, Japan, South Korea and India are all developing advanced aircraft. How and why is this happening? → Read More
Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures
After a schism in their ranks, the Yakuza may erupt in violence in Japan. → Read More
Australia Faces Tough Choices on Immigration and Terrorism
The recent terror attacks in Paris are dividing Canberra’s politicians. How should Australia react to terrorism? → Read More
South Korea Goes Indigenous for Its Missile Defense Needs
South Korea's bid to indigenize missile defense will have important ramifications for the U.S.-South Korea relationship. → Read More
This Fighter Might Replace Indonesia's Aging F-5 Fighters (Hint: Not the Su-35)
Sweden’s Saab recently unveiled a new bid to gain access to Indonesia’s fighter market. Can it beat the Russian favorite? → Read More
Pakistan Announces That It Has Defeated ETIM. So What?
In a bid to please China, Pakistan says it has defeated a major Uyghur militant group within its borders. → Read More
Chinese Arms Companies Are Picking Up the Pace in Africa and the Middle East
At a recent Expo, Chinese companies showcased several new aircraft and drones. → Read More
Chinese Arms Companies Are Picking Up the Pace in Africa and the Middle East
At a recent Expo, Chinese companies showcased several new aircraft and drones. → Read More
What Is Bernie Sanders’ China Policy?
It’s not actually all that different to Hillary Clinton’s. → Read More
What Is Bernie Sanders’ China Policy?
It’s not actually all that different to Hillary Clinton’s. → Read More