China & Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific power balances, deterrence, and regional flashpoints.
Indo-Pacific security is shaped by geography, maritime trade, alliance choices, and the credibility of deterrence.
Fronts covers China and the region by focusing on capability, incentives, and constraints - not slogans.
What we cover
- Taiwan deterrence
- Maritime disputes and chokepoints
- Regional alignment shifts
- Defense innovation and logistics
- Gray-zone competition
How we cover it
- Strategic explainers
- Regional reporting and analysis
- Technology grounded in operations
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The Siliguri Corridor: India's Weak Point.
The Siliguri Corridor: India's Weak Point — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · December 23, 2025 · 11:56
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Could China and Japan Go to War?
Could China and Japan Go to War? — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · December 19, 2025 · 37:48
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India's Endless Insurgencies.
India's Endless Insurgencies — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · December 17, 2025 · 23:03
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Xi Jinping: China's Greatest Chessmaster
Xi Jinping: China's Greatest Chessmaster — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · November 28, 2025 · 1:59:26
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Does China Have "Allies"?
Does China Have "Allies"? — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · November 25, 2025 · 28:35
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China's Air Force is Broken.
China's Air Force is Broken — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Simon Whistler · November 21, 2025 · 53:20
Latest Articles
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Yes, it's about China Again (Opinion)
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked a global debate about the role of the United States and its allies. But what if the true reason behind the conflict is not about Iran or the Middle East at all?
Oli Carpenter · March 6, 2026 · 10 min read
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The First Six Minutes of War: China's Base 61
Discover the significance of Base 61, a crucial military unit in the People's Liberation Army, and its role in a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Seth Hosford · February 26, 2026 · 11 min read
Trump’s Maduro Raid Isn’t Just About Oil – It’s About China (Opinion)
The US Delta Force raid that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was about far more than drugs or oil. The real target was China's growing influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Oli Carpenter · January 5, 2026 · 9 min read
Tokyo's Bold Taiwan Bet
A stunning declaration by Japan's Prime Minister that an attack on Taiwan would be treated as an attack on Japan has sparked an international crisis and reshaped the Indo-Pacific security landscape.
Wilfred Waimiri · December 8, 2025 · 10 min read
What's Really Going On in the Papua Conflict?
The insurgency in Indonesia's Papua region is one of the most under-reported conflicts in the world, with an estimated death toll as high as 300,000 and almost no international scrutiny.
Evan Moloney · November 25, 2025 · 13 min read
Southeast Asia is Tilting Towards BRICS. What Does It Mean for the Global Order?
With Indonesia joining BRICS and six more ASEAN nations following, Southeast Asia's tilt toward the emerging-economies bloc marks a notable shift for a region that has traditionally maintained neutrality between the US and China.
Yelyzaveta Khomovska · November 17, 2025 · 17 min read
Why Taiwan May Reverse its Nuclear Phase-Out
Taiwan just shut down its last nuclear power station, marking the end of a decades-long fight to abandon atomic energy. But a growing energy crisis may force the island to reverse course.
Alexander C. Kaufman · October 20, 2025 · 14 min read
The Buried Treasure of the South China Sea
The South China Sea is not just a geopolitical flashpoint — beneath its contested waters lie vast reserves of oil, gas, and marine resources driving one of the most dangerous territorial disputes on Earth.
Micky Braeger · September 29, 2025 · 20 min read
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The Dark Side of the Golden Triangle
Behind the bright lights and casinos of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone lies a darker reality of forced labor, human trafficking, and cyber-scam operations.
Fronts Staff · August 4, 2025 · 15 min read