Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
India's INS Aridhaman Submarine Bolsters Credible Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrent
India has commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, advancing its sea-based nuclear deterrent. The
Ukraine's Ground Robots Capture Russian Position in Historic First
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that ground robots captured a Russian position, a first in the war. The milestone highlight
Iran Rejects New Talks with US, Citing Trump's 'Erratic' Threats and Naval Confrontation
Iran has declared it will not negotiate with the US, labeling President Trump's behavior as 'erratic' following his threat to destroy the co
Iran Reimposes Strait of Hormuz Restrictions, Accusing US of Maritime Piracy
Iran has reinstated travel restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint, accusing the United States of failing to uphold
Australia's 2026 Defense Strategy Criticized as Incremental, Overlooking Regional Shifts
Australia's 2026 National Defence Strategy commits an additional A$53 billion over a decade but is criticized as a minor update to its 2024
Hormuz Blockade Raises Stakes Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
A US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated Persian Gulf tensions, directly challenging China's oil imports from Iran. The div
Lee Jae-myung's India Visit Tests a Strategic Partnership at a Crossroads
President Lee Jae-myung's three-day visit to India marks a critical moment for bilateral ties amid shifting regional dynamics. The partnersh
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