Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Saudi Public Opinion Divided on Military Action Against Iran
A rare survey of Saudi nationals shows 49% support strikes on Iranian missile sites, while 51% oppose. Three-quarters favor a stronger US re
Could Russia's War in Ukraine Trigger Political Change in Moscow?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has argued that Russia is losing the initiative daily. Historical precedent shows that Russian politi
Iran May Prolong Crisis to Humiliate US, Echoing 1979 Hostage Strategy
Iran's Islamic regime is using a strategy of delay and defiance, similar to the 1979 hostage crisis, to outlast US President Donald Trump an
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
Netanyahu's 'Hexagon' Alliance Doctrine Risks Hardening Regional Divides
Netanyahu unveiled a 'hexagon of alliances' linking Israel, India, and Greece against radical axes. The doctrine risks polarizing the region
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
Iran's Missile Barrage on Israel: A Bid to Redraw Regional Rules
Iran launched missiles at Israel on June 7, its first such attack in two months, following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah target in Beirut
China's HQ-16F Deployment Signals Shift in Taiwan Conflict Planning
China has deployed the HQ-16F surface-to-air missile system to units opposite Taiwan, signaling a shift in defense planning. The system is d
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
Ukraine's EU Path: Security Innovation Meets Political Resistance
Ukraine's audacious drone attack on a St. Petersburg oil terminal underscores its emergence as Europe's defense innovation leader. Yet EU ac
The Autopsy of American Empire: Lessons from Britain's Decline
The US war with Iran reveals the limits of American military might, echoing Britain's imperial decline 80 years ago. Economic shifts, includ