Soldiers from the People's Liberation Army training last week for the military parade. Credit Damir Sagolj/Reuters
Julie Makinen, L.A. Times: China is rattling nerves as it prepares to strut its military might
Amid florid pomp and extreme security measures, China on Thursday will mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II by staging a massive parade featuring tanks, aircraft and thousands of goose-stepping soldiers.
Chinese leaders say the spectacle is intended to “remember history and uphold peace,” but the weaponry display is already adding to grave concerns in the United States — as well as in Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines and elsewhere — about China’s military capabilities and intentions.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 1, 2015
As Economy Falters, Military Parade Offers Chance to Burnish China’s Image -- Andrew Jacobs, NYT
What Now for China’s Afghanistan Strategy? -- Andrew Small, The Diplomat
Can President Xi's September Visit Save US-China Relations? -- Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat
Gulf states pay price for intervention against Houthis in Yemen -- Caleb Weiss, Threat Matrix
Israel won't bomb Iran but US had nothing to do with it -- Geoffrey Aronson, Al Jazeera
The Iran Deal & the Missile Threat -- Russ Read, Real Clear Defense
Saudi king wants Obama to tackle Iranian 'mischief' -- Julian Pecquet, Al-Monitor
Meet the man trying to bring Iraq back from the brink -- Mohamad Bazzi, Reuters
Explosive accusations against Turkey are exposing a major problem for Obama -- Natasha Bertrand and Michael B Kelley, Business Insider
Is India really an emerging power? -- Shahid Javed Burki, Express Tribune
Why does South Sudan matter so much to the US? -- Karen Allen, BBC
Putin’s deceptive pause: What are Russia’s next steps in Ukraine? -- Marvin Kalb, Brookings
Greek election may reopen can of worms -- Hugo Dixon, Reuters
World economy 'in the hands of Fed' -- Inside Story/Al Jazeera
For many refugees, journey to Europe begins on Facebook -- Reuters
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