Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Arctic Emerges as Key Node in Indo-Pacific Missile Defense Network
The Arctic's geolocation makes it ideal for missile early warning and interception. Russia and China are expanding cooperation, challenging
Why Seoul and Washington Must Prepare for North Korea's Reckless Calculus
Pyongyang and Moscow's partnership is built on state-sanctioned violence, not shared values. Their tolerance for high casualties and risk de
France's Ukraine Arms Deal Faces Funding and Production Hurdles
France has announced a major arms package for Ukraine, including Rafale fighters and licenses to produce SCALP missiles and Aster 30 interce
ASEAN's Decade of Silence: The South China Sea Ruling That Changed Nothing
The 2016 PCA ruling dismantled China's legal basis for its nine-dash line claims, but Beijing ignored it and militarized the region. ASEAN's
US Wartime Buildup Races Against China's Industrial Clock in Indo-Pacific
The US is accelerating its defense industrial base for a potential Indo-Pacific conflict, but a CSIS report highlights persistent weaknesses
Ukraine's Ground Robots Take Over Frontline Tasks as War Enters Robot Age
Ukraine plans to field 50,000 unmanned ground vehicles in 2026, replacing soldiers in dangerous frontline roles. UGVs already conducted over
Iranian Foreign Minister Mocks Trump's Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi mocked President Trump's plan to charge a 20% fee for guarding the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi
Why US Military Force Alone Cannot Secure the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's attacks on Gulf vessels in Omani waters have triggered a new cycle of US-Iran escalation. Washington's reliance on punitive airstrike
US Munitions Strain Doesn't Erase China's Taiwan Invasion Risks
US airstrikes in Iran have drained key munitions, but China's path to invading Taiwan remains fraught with military limitations, economic ri
Canada's German Submarine Deal Signals Shift Away from Indo-Pacific Ambitions
Canada selected Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to build 12 Type 212CD submarines, bypassing South Korea's Hanwha Ocean. The Arctic-op
Ukraine's Drone Campaign Turns Sea of Azov Into a Strategic Battleground
Ukraine has escalated drone strikes on Russian-controlled vessels in the Sea of Azov, targeting oil tankers, tugs, and cargo ships. The camp
US Offers Ukraine PAC-3 Missile Production License, But Key Limits Remain
The US has agreed to license Ukraine to produce PAC-3 interceptor missiles, but only the older variant, not the advanced MSE version. Ukrain