By Huang Wei
Covers the PLA, the South China Sea, regional defense spending and the emerging security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
US Precision Bombing of Iran Water Facilities Raises War Crime Questions
US airstrikes destroyed two water reservoirs in Bemani, Iran, cutting off drinking water for 20,000 residents. The New York Times analysis i
US-Iran Airstrikes Risk Derailing Fragile Ceasefire as Regional Conflicts Deepen
The US launched airstrikes across Iran after Tehran downed a US helicopter, escalating tensions despite ongoing peace talks. Israel's milita
No Military Solution Exists for the Middle East's Enduring Crisis
Military escalation has failed to bring stability to the Middle East. The collapse of the JCPOA and subsequent conflicts highlight the need
Ex-CIA Disguise Chief Warns AI Is Transforming Espionage and Deception
Jonna Mendez, former CIA chief of disguise, warns that AI is elevating espionage by enabling synthetic identities and deepfakes. She highlig
US Blacklists Chinese Tech Giants While Deepening Its Own Military-AI Ties
The US has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to its list of Chinese military-linked firms, restricting their access to US defense contracts. Mea
Vienna's Enduring Role as a Global Spy Hub Outshines Hong Kong and Bangkok
The trial of Austrian ex-intelligence officer Egisto Ott highlights Vienna's deep history of espionage, from Cold War tunnels to modern Russ
Israel Strikes Iran Hours After Trump Urged Restraint, Escalating Regional Crisis
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran hours after US President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against an
Taiwan Accelerates Indigenous Missile Buildup as US Arms Reliability Falters
Taiwan plans to stockpile over 1,800 anti-ship missiles by early 2029, including 400 US-made Harpoons and 1,000 domestic Hsiung Feng variant
Why Australia Is Buying Used US Nuclear Submarines: A Stopgap for an Aging Fleet
Australia will buy three used US Virginia-class submarines to bridge a capability gap as its Collins-class fleet ages. The deal is part of A
India's Water Infrastructure Push Threatens South Asia's Fragile Peace
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and fast-tracked river diversion projects, prompting Pakistan to accuse New Delhi of weaponizing
Israel's Military Expansion Undermines Gaza Peace Plan
Israel has expanded its military control over Gaza to 70%, up from 60%, violating the ceasefire agreement. The peace plan mediated by the US
How Gulf States Use Expats to Project Stability Amid Iran Conflict
During US-Israel strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation against Gulf states, Western expats in Dubai and Doha posted messages of safety and