Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Pakistan's Mediation Gamble: Can Islamabad Bridge the US-Iran Divide?
Pakistan has brokered a ceasefire between the US and Iran, but its role as mediator faces steep hurdles. Washington's maximalist demands and
Bangladesh's Paramilitary Force Cannot Be Fixed by a New Name
Bangladesh's interim government proposes renaming the Rapid Action Battalion to shed its toxic reputation. But the force's history of extraj
US Aircraft Losses Over Iran Raise Questions About Pacific Air Superiority Against China
The US has lost or damaged 42 aircraft in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, including fighters, tankers, and drones. The losses highlight vu
NEC's Orbital Transfer Vehicle: A Dual-Use Platform for Cislunar Operations
NEC Corporation is developing an orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) that can place satellites in distant orbits. Experts highlight its dual-use
Goats Win, Tigers Lose: Stalemate as Optimal Outcome in US-Iran Conflict
The US-Israeli-Iran war has frozen into a strategic stalemate, neither side achieving victory. Iran's goat-like strategy of resilience and p
Pakistan's Saudi Deployment Signals Gulf Security Shift
Pakistan has reportedly sent 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighters, drones, and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia under a confidential 2025 mu
Turkey's Yildirimhan ICBM Reveal Signals Nuclear Deterrence Ambitions Beyond NATO
Turkey showcased the Yildirimhan ICBM at Istanbul's SAHA 2026 expo, claiming a 6,000 km range. Analysts see the move as a signal of nuclear
IEA Warns Global Oil Reserves at Critical Low as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Persists
IEA Executive Director Faith Birol stated in Paris that global oil inventories are declining rapidly, with only weeks of reserves remaining.
Cuba's Drone Buildup with Russian, Chinese, and Iranian Backing Raises US Alarm in the Caribbean
Cuba has acquired over 300 drones since 2023 with Russian and Iranian support, raising fears for US security in the Caribbean. US officials
Iran's Strategic Victory: Why Tehran Has Already Won the War
Iran has won the war strategically, not on the battlefield. Its distributed proxy network and nuclear threshold doctrine have paralyzed Wash
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Echoes Suez as US Faces Imperial Tipping Point
The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz recalls Britain's 1956 Suez Crisis, a pivotal moment that marked the end of British imperial po
Trump's Taiwan Remark Exposes US Strategic Gap in Asia
Trump called Taiwan a 'place' and said he is 'neutral' on its security. The remark exposes the US strategic gap in the First Island Chain. B