Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Why Trump Must Finish the Job Against Iran's Regime
Trump's pause in hostilities against Iran leaves the regime intact, risking future aggression. The Strait of Hormuz blockade is a strategic
Japan-Australia Frigate Deal Signals Shift in Pacific Security Amid China's Naval Rise
Japan and Australia have signed a $6.5 billion deal for advanced Mogami-class frigates, marking Japan's largest military export since 2014.
Middle East Conflict: A War No One Can Win as Iran and US-Israel Stalemate Deepens
The US-Israel-Iran conflict is no longer moving toward a decisive conclusion. Iran's strategy of endurance and entanglement has created a st
Mysterious Drone Swarms Over US Nuclear Base Raise Espionage Fears
Between March 8 and 15, multiple drone swarms penetrated Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, forcing a halt to operations. The drones eva
Germany's Merz Unveils $1 Trillion Rearmament to End Europe's Big Power Dependence
Germany plans $1 trillion in defense projects by 2035, including new offensive weapons and a troop increase to 460,000. Defense Minister Pis
Pakistan's Instability Undermines US Strategic Ambitions in Asia
Pakistan's instability is no longer a localized security concern but a structural constraint on US strategy in Asia. Washington's priorities
Myanmar's Scam Centers Fuel Transnational Crime, Directly Harming US Consumers
Transnational scam centers in Myanmar and Cambodia have stolen at least $10 billion from Americans, funding human trafficking and armed grou
US and Iran Could Find Common Ground in Rewriting UNCLOS
The US and Iran, long at odds over the Strait of Hormuz, may find common cause in challenging UNCLOS. The treaty's ban on transit tolls forc
Iran's Veteran Negotiators Outclass US Rookies in Nuclear Talks
Iran's nuclear negotiating team, with decades of experience, has outmaneuvered a US delegation led by real-estate developers and venture cap
Pathways to De-escalation: How Washington and Tehran Could Avert Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz
A US-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been extended indefinitely, but the risk of escalation persists. Diplomati
US Military's Costly Dilemma: Million-Dollar Missiles vs. Iran's Cheap Drones
The US military is expending missiles worth over $1 million to intercept Iranian drones costing as little as $20,000. This unsustainable cos
US-Iran Stalemate in Hormuz Strains Alliances, Reshapes Asian Energy Security
A US naval blockade and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz have created a strategic stalemate with global consequences. The crisis is fr