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North Korea ballistic missile displayed during a military parade in Pyongyang

North Korea Issues Dire Threats Over US-South Korea Military Drills, Conducts Missile Tests

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalated in March 2026 after Kim Yo-jong issued a stark warning against the ongoing US-South Korea Freedom Shield joint military exercises.

Min-jun Park6 min read

USS Lexington aircraft carrier underway during the 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis

China-Taiwan Tensions: Defense Budgets Rise as US Stockpile Depletion Raises Alarm

China-Taiwan military tensions remain a critical global concern in March 2026. PLA flights near Taiwan have unexpectedly decreased, while defense budgets on both sides continue to rise.

Wei-Lin Chen8 min read

Protesters in Hledan, Myanmar during the 2021 anti-coup demonstrations

Myanmar Civil War: Sham Elections, Fuel Crisis, and Resistance Forces Rescue Hostages

The Myanmar civil war continues to escalate in March 2026. The military junta held internationally condemned elections while a severe fuel crisis grips the country.

Thiri Aung7 min read