Security & Defense
The PLA, the US Indo-Pacific Command, the Quad, AUKUS and the emerging security architecture of the region.
China's Missile Swarm Strategy Targets US Carrier Groups from 3,000 km
Chinese military researchers have outlined a strategy to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000 km using a coordinated missile swarm. The plan
Counter-Drone Tech Surges as Ukraine, Iran, and Hezbollah Redefine Aerial Threats
Ukraine's Sting interceptor drone, costing $2,100, claims a 95% success rate against Russian Geran 2 drones. Iran has launched up to 1,500 d
Israel Strikes Beirut as US-Iran Deal Nears, Raising Sabotage Fears
Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, killing at least three people, as US and Iranian officials voiced optimism about a pendin
Russia's Submarine Pitch in Asia Faces Sanctions and Competition
Russia unveils the Amur-1650 submarine with vertical launch systems at Fleet 2026, targeting Asian buyers. However, Western sanctions, India
The $20,000 Drone vs. the Superpower: Cost Asymmetry Reshapes Warfare
A $20,000 Shahed drone can force a $2 million missile response, draining superpower resources. Ukraine's 2025 'Spiderweb' operation hit five
Why Trump Pulled Back from Renewed War with Iran: Strategic Calculus Over Diplomacy
Trump called off a third night of strikes on Iran, citing progress in negotiations. But the real reasons lie in the prohibitive costs of war
India's Great Nicobar Base Challenges China's Malacca Strait Dependence
India is constructing a multi-billion-dollar air and sea base on Great Nicobar Island, just 175 kilometers from the Strait of Malacca. The p
Trump Suggests Ground Invasion to Seize Iran's Kharg Island Oil Hub
President Donald Trump has threatened to seize Iran's Kharg Island, handling 90% of its crude exports, to gain control of oil markets. Exper
US Precision Bombing of Iran Water Facilities Raises War Crime Questions
US airstrikes destroyed two water reservoirs in Bemani, Iran, cutting off drinking water for 20,000 residents. The New York Times analysis i
US-Iran Airstrikes Risk Derailing Fragile Ceasefire as Regional Conflicts Deepen
The US launched airstrikes across Iran after Tehran downed a US helicopter, escalating tensions despite ongoing peace talks. Israel's milita
China's New South China Sea Moves Strain Regional Ties
China placed large objects in Scarborough Shoal, escalating a long-standing dispute with the Philippines. Beijing also dispatched vessels ea
No Military Solution Exists for the Middle East's Enduring Crisis
Military escalation has failed to bring stability to the Middle East. The collapse of the JCPOA and subsequent conflicts highlight the need