Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Iran Conflict Prompts Indo-Pacific Nations to Reassess Nuclear Energy and Security Postures
The military campaign against Iran's nuclear facilities offers strategic lessons for Indo-Pacific nations on deterrence and proliferation. T
China's Drone-Launched Mines Could Encircle Taiwan and Entangle US Forces
China's military is developing a strategy to deploy autonomous underwater drones for offensive minelaying in key regional sea lanes. The pla
China's Role Emerges as Key to Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal and Ending Conflict
The potential revival of the Iran nuclear deal now appears contingent on Chinese diplomatic involvement. An updated agreement would need to
Iran Weighs Return to Islamabad Peace Talks Amid US Threats and Regional Economic Fallout
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran may rejoin peace talks with the US in Islamabad, despite accusing Washington of 'unconstruct
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Tests US Commitment in the Northern Marianas
Super Typhoon Sinlaku has caused widespread destruction in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, testing US disaster response. T
India's INS Aridhaman Submarine Bolsters Credible Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrent
India has commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, advancing its sea-based nuclear deterrent. The
Ukraine's Ground Robots Capture Russian Position in Historic First
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that ground robots captured a Russian position, a first in the war. The milestone highlight
Iran Rejects New Talks with US, Citing Trump's 'Erratic' Threats and Naval Confrontation
Iran has declared it will not negotiate with the US, labeling President Trump's behavior as 'erratic' following his threat to destroy the co
Iran Reimposes Strait of Hormuz Restrictions, Accusing US of Maritime Piracy
Iran has reinstated travel restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint, accusing the United States of failing to uphold
Australia's 2026 Defense Strategy Criticized as Incremental, Overlooking Regional Shifts
Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy commits an additional A$53 billion over a decade but is criticized as a minor update to its 2024
Hormuz Blockade Raises Stakes Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
A US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated Persian Gulf tensions, directly challenging China's oil imports from Iran. The div
Lee Jae-myung's India Visit Tests a Strategic Partnership at a Crossroads
President Lee Jae-myung's three-day visit to India marks a critical moment for bilateral ties amid shifting regional dynamics. The partnersh