Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Iran Shoots Down US Reaper Drone After New American Strikes
Iran's military says it shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone after US forces launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran. The exchange
Bangladesh's JF-17 Fighter Deal Risks Shifting India's Eastern Security Calculus
Bangladesh's possible purchase of JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters from China and Pakistan threatens to alter the military balance near Indi
China's Type 004 Nuclear Carrier Signals Shift to Blue-Water Power
Satellite imagery shows China's Type 004 carrier hull taking shape at Dalian, likely nuclear-powered and larger than the Fujian. The vessel
US Increasingly Violates Its Own Taiwan Relations Act, Analysts Say
The US is failing to meet the TRA's mandate to provide Taiwan a sufficient self-defense capability. China's military advantages in ships, ai
Drone Dominance Redefines Modern Warfare: The End of Traditional Armies
Drones have become the decisive weapon in modern warfare, with Ukraine using 60,000 FPV drones daily and inflicting 5-to-1 casualty ratios.
Pentagon's Iran Struggles Raise Doubts About War With China
The US campaign against Iran has exposed weaknesses in American strategy, including vulnerability of bases and low munitions stocks. These s
Russia Shadows Ukrainian SAR Satellite as New Offensive Looms
Russia has moved five Cosmos satellites into the same orbit as Ukraine's ICEYE-X36, a high-resolution SAR satellite that has transformed Kyi
Iran's Drone Industry Survives US Strikes Through Dispersal and Redundancy
Iran's drone-making machine has survived US and Israeli strikes due to a design built for resilience. Intelligence assessments show Iran has
GOP Hawks Sound Alarm as Trump Weighs Deal to End Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump has indicated he is considering a deal to end the US war with Iran. Three hawkish GOP senators have voiced strong opp
Europe Must Plan for Self-Defense as US Reliability Falters
US troop deployment reversals under Trump highlight the unreliability of American security guarantees. European NATO members face a choice:
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Signals End of Post-Cold War Global Order
The Strait of Hormuz blockade marks a fourth major blow to the post-Cold War global trade system. China's market closure, US tariffs, and mi
Azov Drone Patrols Over Mariupol Signal Ukraine's Expanding Kill Zone
Ukraine's Azov brigade has resumed drone patrols over occupied Mariupol, targeting Russian supply lines. The flights undermine Moscow's narr