Cartel aftershocks in Mexico, gray-zone pressure in the South China Sea, and submarines stuck in American shipyards all point to the same quiet truth, instability grows fastest where deterrence slips ...

The geopolitics of the South China Sea in 2025 were shaped by trends including confrontations between the China Coast Guard and claimant states.

China’s next-gen Type 096 submarines and longer-range SLBMs could threaten more of the U.S. from bastions near home.

1. The Stage is Set: HMS Queen Elizabeth’s Maiden Voyage2. The Shadow Play Begins: Chinese Presence in the Region3. “We Beat Them to the Draw”: The Detection and Deterrence4. The Silent Battle: ...

China is building new submarines that will put more of the US mainland within range — and do so from waters closer to its own ...