Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
Al-Mirsad: The Taliban's New English-Language Propaganda Machine
Al-Mirsad, the Taliban's English-language outlet, has evolved from insurgent propaganda into a sophisticated strategic communications tool.
Trump's Shift on Iran Uranium: War Justification Unravels at G7
President Trump told G7 leaders there is 'no rush' to confiscate Iran's highly enriched uranium, calling it 'not very valuable.' The admissi
How Iran Turned the Tables on Trump and Israel in the 2026 War
Iran absorbed massive US-Israeli air and missile strikes but retained the ability to retaliate, closing the Strait of Hormuz and attacking G
Trump's Iran Deal: Realpolitik Wins as Coercive Diplomacy Pays Off
The US and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, brokered by Pakistan. The deal, a product of coercive
Iran Warns Israeli Occupation of Lebanon Violates US-Iran Peace Deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Israeli occupation of Lebanon violates the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Israeli
China's New Naval Gun Targets Taiwan's Defenses with Record Range
China's new 155mm naval gun, the largest caliber in active service, can strike targets up to 200 km away. It aims to provide cost-effective
US-Iran Framework Agreement: A Pause, Not a Peace
The US-Iran agreement restores a diplomatic framework and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but leaves core issues unresolved. Markets reacted t
US-Iran Ceasefire Leaves Nuclear Issue Unresolved, Experts Warn
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif brokered a US-Iran ceasefire signed June 19, 2026, but the nuclear issue is deferred 60 days. Experts
Japan's Defense Overhaul Gains Urgency as LDP Proposes Major Military Expansion
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has endorsed a comprehensive defense review calling for expanded missile capabilities, nuclear-powered subm
US Government Blocks Anthropic's Claude AI Models Over Security Fears
Anthropic suspended its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after a US export control directive. The government feared jailbreaks could enabl
Kissinger's Dark Joke Realized as US-Israel-Iran War Ends in Stalemate
After months of conflict, the US, Israel, and Iran agree to a ceasefire framework in Switzerland. All three sides have failed to achieve the
Pakistan Emerges as Key Mediator in US-Iran Framework Agreement
Pakistan served as a crucial intermediary in the US-Iran framework agreement announced on June 15. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field M