By Eli Huang, The Strategist (ASPI): “China sees cable networks as an essential element of its One Belt, One Road initiative. Undersea cables will ensure that Beijing is well placed to influence media and psychological operations as part of its ‘three warfares’ strategy. In the military arena, such a cable network creates a strategic advantage in anti-submarine warfare for the Chinese navy ... ”
Russia's New Subs Look Strikingly Familiar
By Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics: “Russia's latest nuclear-powered ballistic missile sub taken design cues from Western submarines, improving the sub's efficiency and ability to stay undetected. The result is a submarine that will be better able to protect its deadly cargo of 16 nuclear missiles from U.S. and NATO hunter killers in wartime.”
North Korea Likely Getting Help With Nukes, Rockets From China or Russia
By Olivia Beavers, The Hill: “Retired Adm. James Stavridis, a former NATO supreme allied commander, in an interview on Sunday said North Korea is likely receiving outside help from allies like China, Russia or Iran as it races to develop its weapons arsenal.”