Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
How Washington's Strategic Muddle Turned the Iran War Into a Quagmire
The US-Iran ceasefire, built on wishful thinking, has broken down as renewed airstrikes hit Bahrain and Kuwait. The weak framework deferred
Assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader Backfires as Hardliners Tighten Grip
The killing of Iran's supreme leader and his family was meant to trigger a popular revolt. Instead, it galvanized a hardline succession, ren
US Deterrence Plan Against China Strained by Industrial and Political Gaps
Admiral Sam Paparo warns Congress that the risk of conflict with China is rising, requesting $122 billion for deterrence. The US plan faces
US-Iran Ceasefire: A Ritual of Failure That Reshapes Asian Energy Security
The US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed, revealing a cycle of strikes and failed agreements that leaves Asian energy security vulnerable. Gulf s
Why Western Sanctions on Russia Keep Backfiring: A Misreading of Society
Western sanctions and isolation have failed to shift Russia's war stance because they misread the popular foundation of Putin's government.
Renewed US-Iran Hostilities Reverberate Across Asian Economies
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed, reigniting conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian economies, already strained by inflation and
Canada's German Submarine Deal Reflects NATO Priorities Over Pacific Ties
Canada chose Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for 12 new submarines, favoring NATO alignment over South Korea's combat-proven KSS-III.
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Gambit Faces Rising Regional Pushback
Iran's strategy of disrupting Strait of Hormuz traffic is a short-term maneuver that could backfire. Gulf states and Asian powers are develo
China's Fujian Carrier Deploys Anti-Torpedo System to Counter US Submarine Threat
China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is likely equipped with an active anti-torpedo torpedo system, a first for any carrier. The mov
Iran Drags US Into Protracted Conflict Over Strait of Hormuz, Defying Trump's Wishes
The US has launched strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire is effectively over as Iran insists
Operation Hard Ball: US Indicts Indian Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in Sikh Activist Killing
US prosecutors unsealed indictments against 37 defendants linked to India-based criminal networks, including Lawrence Bishnoi, for the 2023
India-Japan Strategic Convergence Reshapes Indo-Pacific Power Dynamics
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in New Delhi on July 2, signing agreements on AI, critica