Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Trump's Iran Ceasefire: A Deferred Crisis That Reshapes Asian Energy Security
The US-Iran ceasefire signed June 17 is a deferred crisis, not a resolution. Iran's leverage from the Strait of Hormuz closure has won conce
Trump Seeks $87.6 Billion for Iran War Costs, Sparking Congressional Clash
The Trump administration has asked Congress for $87.6 billion in emergency funds to cover Iran war expenses. Democrats oppose the request, c
US-Israel Alliance Shows Signs of Strain Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
The US-Israel relationship, long described as ironclad, is showing cracks due to diverging strategic interests. Historical patterns of Ameri
EU-Taliban Talks in Brussels Undermine Claims of Principled Policy
The European Union hosted a Taliban delegation in Brussels on June 23, marking the first such meeting on EU soil since the Taliban returned
Iran Directed Melbourne Synagogue Attack, Australian Spy Chief Reveals
Australian Security Intelligence Organization head Mike Burgess disclosed that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directed the Decembe
What Australia Can Learn from Iran's Wartime Strategy as a Middle Power
Iran has survived months of conflict with nuclear-armed Israel and the US, retaining control of its territory and industrial base. Middle po
To Secure US-Iran Peace, Congress Must Target War Profiteers
An initial US-Iran diplomatic deal is signed, but peace remains fragile. Congress should focus on making the agreement durable by targeting
China's Embrace of Myanmar's Junta Chief Exposes Limits of Influence
China's lavish welcome for Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing masked a strategic failure. Two flagship projects—the Kyaukphyu
Israel's Unchecked Aggression: A Crisis Beyond Netanyahu
Israel's military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, along with settler violence in the West Bank, reflect a broader political culture o
Japan's Frigate Sales: A Strategic Bid to Reshape Indo-Pacific Security
Japan is marketing its Mogami-class frigate to Indo-Pacific nations, offering a cost-effective alternative to US ships. The sales aim to cre
US-Iran Deal Pauses War but Risks Return to Gray-Zone Conflict
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed at the G7 summit has paused open conflict but fails to resolve key issues. Analysts expect a
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun Struggles for Relevance Amid US-Iran Talks
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is pushing for a seat at the table as US-Iran peace talks progress. He demands Hezbollah disarm and Israel w