Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
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
Ukraine's Drone Campaign Turns Russia's Oil Wealth Into a Strategic Liability
Ukraine's long-range drone strikes have hit all ten of Russia's largest oil refineries, crippling fuel production and causing shortages. The
Open Letter to NATO: The False Promise of Militarized Security
NATO's focus on military spending and deterrence has destabilized regions and fueled insurgencies. The alliance's approach ignores root caus
Australia-Fiji Defense Pact Reshapes Pacific Security Dynamics Against China
Australia and Fiji have signed a defense pact that formalizes a mutual security commitment, marking a strategic shift in Pacific geopolitics
Iran Ceasefire Collapses as Structural Flaws Trigger Renewed Conflict
The US-Iran ceasefire signed in June has collapsed after less than a month, with both sides launching strikes. The deal failed to resolve co
Australia-Fiji Defense Pact Sends Signal to China Amid Pacific Missile Test
Australia and Fiji signed the Veitacini Treaty, a mutual defense pact that analysts say likely triggered China's long-range missile test in
NATO Summit Arms Deals Reveal Security Realism Trumps Liberal Values
NATO allies in Ankara announced massive arms deals, prioritizing alliance interoperability and burden-sharing over values-based ties. Canada