Erik Slavin

Erik Slavin is the bureau chief for the European and Middle Eastern theaters of operation. Slavin previously reported on military matters in the Pacific region from Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.
- Email:slavin.erik@stripes.com
- Twitter:@eslavin_stripes
- Phone:+49 (0) 631-3615-9310
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March 8, 2017 -
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March 7, 2017 -
US challenges 22 countries over excessive sea claims
March 6, 2017 -
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March 1, 2017 -
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February 26, 2017 -
Japanese think tank argues for moving Marines off Okinawa
February 24, 2017 -
China denounces 'relevant countries' after US carrier deploys to South China Sea
February 22, 2017 -
Chinese legal draft could pose challenge for Navy in South China Sea
February 17, 2017 -
Former USS George Washington commander to take helm of Naval Forces Japan
February 15, 2017 -
Navy, Chinese aircraft in ‘unsafe interaction’ over South China Sea
February 9, 2017 -
Teen mom, overseas Navy family face hurdles in bid to remain together
February 8, 2017 -
Mattis’ message to Japan, South Korea: We still have your back
February 5, 2017 -
Mattis: US will defend contested Senkaku Islands on Japan’s behalf
February 3, 2017 -
Navy, Japan Coast Guard search for oil damage after USS Antietam incident
February 1, 2017 -
Japan pays enough for US military bases, Nikkei poll says
January 29, 2017 -
Trans-Pacific Partnership withdrawal muddles Asia-Pacific security picture
January 24, 2017 -
US, Japan finalize agreement narrowing SOFA for contractors
January 16, 2017 -
Secretary of state nominee Tillerson talks tough on China
January 12, 2017 -
Japan ready to maintain Marine Ospreys east of Tokyo
January 12, 2017 -
Pentagon unveils Perdix micro-drone swarm
January 10, 2017 -
‘The Reawakening of Mage Axum’
January 4, 2017 -
3 dead, 2 children injured after car falls from garage outside Yokosuka
January 1, 2017 -
US, Japan forge agreement on civilian base workers’ legal status
December 25, 2016 -
On Pearl Harbor, history a matter of perspective for Japan, US
December 22, 2016 -
Japan’s Cabinet approves spending on US missiles, surveillance drone
December 22, 2016 -
Navy P-8 aircraft damaged in towing accident on Okinawa
December 21, 2016 -
Gallup poll: South Koreans confident about US support, Japan uncertain
December 20, 2016 -
China returns underwater drone seized in South China Sea
December 20, 2016 -
China’s US drone seizure may signal expansion of its claims in the South China Sea
December 19, 2016 -
War over Taiwan undesirable, but not unthinkable
December 18, 2016 -
Guam's Asian Sunset Grill offers BBQ, burgers and great view
December 15, 2016 -
Does China really have a nuclear-capable bomber?
December 13, 2016 -
Court ruling reverses ban on Atsugi’s Japan Self Defense Forces night flights
December 8, 2016 -
Carter: Slowdown unlikely for Navy’s Japan-based fleet
December 6, 2016 -
Japan to enforce fines as laser use targeting Navy pilots rises
December 2, 2016 -
Navy flight practice closer to moving off Iwo Jima
November 23, 2016 -
130,000 sailors' personal data compromised in contractor breach
November 23, 2016 -
No damage at US bases after 7.4-magnitude quake sparks tsunami waves in Japan
November 21, 2016 -
Japanese lawmaker wants greater security role ahead of Trump inauguration
November 21, 2016 -
Trump wants 350-ship Navy, but how and why?
November 16, 2016 -
Two pilots, once enemies, now friends
November 12, 2016 -
Decades later, vet goes back to Vietnam for good
November 10, 2016 -
Japan, US train on island where WWII atomic bomb runs once took off
November 10, 2016 -
Japan preparing amphibious force: it looks a lot like a Marine brigade
November 4, 2016 -
Filipinos in the Navy support Duterte. His US policy? Not so much
November 2, 2016 -
Report: North Korean missile launch coming within days
November 2, 2016 -
Will Jimmy Buffett surf Okinawa? He’s thinking about it
November 1, 2016 -
US, Japan to focus on amphibious landing during Keen Sword
October 31, 2016 -
Duterte wants all foreign troops out of Philippines within 2 years
October 26, 2016 -
Inspector General report finds widespread hazards at military housing
October 24, 2016 -
USS Wasp to eventually replace Bonhomme Richard in Japan
October 24, 2016 -
Despite separation, US and Philippines may not be headed to divorce
October 21, 2016 -
Navy to join Japan, S. Korea in drill aimed at N. Korea weapons shipping
October 20, 2016 -
The Philippines’ ‘Dirty Harry’ could alter security balance for US, China
October 18, 2016 -
USS Coronado brings new look to littoral combat ship deployment in SE Asia
October 16, 2016 -
Navy strikes radar sites in Yemen in response to missile attacks on ships
October 13, 2016 -
Some Navy MWR customers still await refunds after duplicate charges
October 6, 2016 -
Marine suspected of stealing, wrecking car near Camp Fuji
October 6, 2016 -
McCain, Cable first Navy warships to port at Cam Ranh Bay since war
October 4, 2016 -
Navy says refunds for duplicate charges to come within days
September 29, 2016