Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Vienna's Enduring Role as a Global Spy Hub Outshines Hong Kong and Bangkok
The trial of Austrian ex-intelligence officer Egisto Ott highlights Vienna's deep history of espionage, from Cold War tunnels to modern Russ
Iran's Missile Barrage on Israel: A Bid to Redraw Regional Rules
Iran launched missiles at Israel on June 7, its first such attack in two months, following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah target in Beirut
China's HQ-16F Deployment Signals Shift in Taiwan Conflict Planning
China has deployed the HQ-16F surface-to-air missile system to units opposite Taiwan, signaling a shift in defense planning. The system is d
Israel Strikes Iran Hours After Trump Urged Restraint, Escalating Regional Crisis
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran hours after US President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against an
Ukraine's EU Path: Security Innovation Meets Political Resistance
Ukraine's audacious drone attack on a St. Petersburg oil terminal underscores its emergence as Europe's defense innovation leader. Yet EU ac
The Autopsy of American Empire: Lessons from Britain's Decline
The US war with Iran reveals the limits of American military might, echoing Britain's imperial decline 80 years ago. Economic shifts, includ
Taiwan Accelerates Indigenous Missile Buildup as US Arms Reliability Falters
Taiwan plans to stockpile over 1,800 anti-ship missiles by early 2029, including 400 US-made Harpoons and 1,000 domestic Hsiung Feng variant
Why Australia Is Buying Used US Nuclear Submarines: A Stopgap for an Aging Fleet
Australia will buy three used US Virginia-class submarines to bridge a capability gap as its Collins-class fleet ages. The deal is part of A
India's Water Infrastructure Push Threatens South Asia's Fragile Peace
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and fast-tracked river diversion projects, prompting Pakistan to accuse New Delhi of weaponizing
Russia and Ukraine Escalate Air War: Drone and Missile Strikes Intensify
Russia has launched its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine since late 2025, but Ukraine is retaliating with effective strikes on M
Russia's Afghan Engagement Risks Repeating Old Strategic Mistakes
Russia is deepening military and economic cooperation with the Taliban, aiming to fill a geopolitical vacuum and secure trade corridors. How
Israel's Military Expansion Undermines Gaza Peace Plan
Israel has expanded its military control over Gaza to 70%, up from 60%, violating the ceasefire agreement. The peace plan mediated by the US