Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Beyond the Headlines: Why Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Fails to Guarantee Peace
A ten-day ceasefire has been announced following weeks of Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon that killed over 2,000 and displaced one m
Europe's Strategic Autonomy Ambitions Face Deep Structural Hurdles
The perennial call for a European security pillar separate from NATO faces profound structural challenges, including the unresolved question
US Drone Incursions Surge: Cartels, Hezbollah Ties, and Military Gaps
In 2025, the US tracked 34,000 drone incursions along the southern border, a sharp increase from 2024. Mexican cartels, linked to Hezbollah,
Trans-Himalayan Cities Face Existential Climate Threat, Demand Unique Net-Zero Strategy
Cities across the Trans-Himalayan arc face warming rates far exceeding global averages, threatening their very habitability. Achieving net-z
Trump Administration's Reported War Preparations Against Cuba Raise Regional Alarm
A USA Today report cites sources stating the Pentagon is preparing for potential military action against Cuba if ordered by President Trump.
Declassified Files Reveal Kennedy's CIA Overhaul Plans After Bay of Pigs Failure
Declassified memos show President John F. Kennedy considered restructuring the CIA after the 1961 Bay of Pigs failure. A secret 1961 meeting
Chinese Satellite Data Boosts Iran's Ability to Target US Forces
Iran has reportedly obtained a Chinese-made TEE-01B spy satellite, enhancing its surveillance of US bases. Combined with alleged Russian tar
Russia's Telegram Crackdown Risks Destabilizing Its Domestic Information Space
Russia is intensifying its control over Telegram and social media to manage domestic narratives ahead of potential new war mobilization. Thi
Trump Administration Seeks 43% Defense Budget Increase, Sparking Bipartisan Scrutiny
White House Budget Director Russ Vought defended a request for a 43% increase in defense spending, calling it necessary for 'paradigm-shifti
Blockade vs. Blockade: The Unnecessary Energy Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz challenges Iran's control but risks confrontation with China and a global energy crisis.
US Navy Deploys AI to Counter Iranian Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy has begun clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran deployed a small number of mines in the waterway. AI-powered sonar s
Chinese-linked tanker tests US blockade in Strait of Hormuz, raising risk of confrontation
The Chinese-linked tanker Rich Starry has transited the Strait of Hormuz despite a US blockade. The incident raises the risk of a direct con