Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Hormuz Crisis Accelerates Asia's Strategic Pivot to the Arctic
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is forcing Asian economies to rethink energy security, accelerating a pivot to Arctic routes. Japan and China le
Iran's Millennia of Resistance: A Civilization Unbowed by Foreign Threats
Iran has never been colonized, despite invasions from Greeks, Arabs, Mongols, and Western powers. This deep-rooted resilience shapes its res
Saudi Arabia's Cold Realism: Hedging as Strategy, Not Sentiment
Riyadh's hedging is not a phase but a deliberate strategy to diversify security and economic ties. The Iran war has vindicated, not reversed
Rubio's 'Economic Nuke' Warning Exposes Flaw in US Hormuz Strategy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio correctly identified Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz as an 'economic nuclear weapon.' However, the
China's J-35AE Export to Pakistan Could Destabilize Nuclear Balance with India
China may supply Pakistan with the J-35AE stealth fighter, enhancing Islamabad's ability to strike deep into India. This move could unsettle
Trump's Leaky Hormuz Blockade Needs Malacca Control to Work
Two Iranian VLCCs carrying 3.8 million barrels of crude successfully navigated the US Navy's Hormuz blockade through Indonesia's Lombok Stra
Hegseth Insists Iran Ceasefire Holds Despite US Sinking Iranian Boats in Hormuz
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite US forces sinking Iranian military speedboats in th
USAID's Demise Leaves Indo-Pacific Allies Scrambling for Coordination
The US dismantling of USAID after 60 years disrupts development coordination across the Indo-Pacific. Allies such as Japan, South Korea, and
Iran's Undersea Cable Threat: The Internet's Strait of Hormuz Problem
Iran-linked outlets published detailed maps of undersea cable routes in the Persian Gulf on April 22, 2026. Analysts warn this mirrors Houth
US Army Accelerates Anti-Ship Missile for Pacific Deterrence Against China
The US Army is accelerating development of a Precision Strike Missile variant to target ships at 1,000 km. Production constraints and launch
Trump Administration Denies Iranian Claims of Missile Strike on US Warship in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media claimed two missiles struck a US Navy frigate entering the Strait of Hormuz without permission. US Central Command denie
Iran Warns Trump's Hormuz Plan Is Pretext for Escalation
Iran warns that Trump's Project Freedom is a pretext for escalation. Tehran reviews a 14-point peace plan amid heightened tensions in the St