Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Following Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, US Maintains Naval Blockade
Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Former
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: Fragile Truce Masks Ongoing Conflict and Hormuz Tensions
Israel announced a ten-day ceasefire with Lebanon after weeks of bombardments that killed over 2,000 people. Iran declared the Strait of Hor
Russia Threatens European Drone Suppliers to Ukraine, Raising Escalation Fears
Russia's Security Council deputy chair Dmitry Medvedev warned that European companies producing drones for Ukraine are now potential militar
AI Acceleration in South Asian Militaries Raises Nuclear Crisis Risks
Artificial intelligence is reshaping military decision-making in South Asia, accelerating targeting and compressing crisis timelines. The 20
Iran's Low-Cost Drones Reshape Precision Warfare Across the Middle East
Iran's low-cost one-way attack drones, like the Shahed-136, are enabling precise mass strikes against US forces and allies. These drones, co
Beyond the Headlines: Why Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Fails to Guarantee Peace
A ten-day ceasefire has been announced following weeks of Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon that killed over 2,000 and displaced one m
Europe's Strategic Autonomy Ambitions Face Deep Structural Hurdles
The perennial call for a European security pillar separate from NATO faces profound structural challenges, including the unresolved question
US Drone Incursions Surge: Cartels, Hezbollah Ties, and Military Gaps
In 2025, the US tracked 34,000 drone incursions along the southern border, a sharp increase from 2024. Mexican cartels, linked to Hezbollah,
Trans-Himalayan Cities Face Existential Climate Threat, Demand Unique Net-Zero Strategy
Cities across the Trans-Himalayan arc face warming rates far exceeding global averages, threatening their very habitability. Achieving net-z
Trump Administration's Reported War Preparations Against Cuba Raise Regional Alarm
A USA Today report cites sources stating the Pentagon is preparing for potential military action against Cuba if ordered by President Trump.
Declassified Files Reveal Kennedy's CIA Overhaul Plans After Bay of Pigs Failure
Declassified memos show President John F. Kennedy considered restructuring the CIA after the 1961 Bay of Pigs failure. A secret 1961 meeting
Chinese Satellite Data Boosts Iran's Ability to Target US Forces
Iran has reportedly obtained a Chinese-made TEE-01B spy satellite, enhancing its surveillance of US bases. Combined with alleged Russian tar