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Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions

Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this week, two Philippine vessels were damaged in the latest confrontation with China Coast Guard patrol boats in the South China Sea.

Australian Ministers Won’t Comment on Media Reports That Indian Spies Were Secretly Expelled

Australian Ministers Won’t Comment on Media Reports That Indian Spies Were Secretly Expelled

By Rod McGuirk
Australia's prime minister, foreign minister, and treasurer all deflected questions about India’s reported “nest of spies” in the country.
India and Pakistan’s New Shadow Rivalry

India and Pakistan’s New Shadow Rivalry

By Krzysztof Iwanek
When Pakistan is more active in building relations with a certain Muslim-majority country, India engages more with that country’s rival. 

China-US Great Power Rivalry a Boiling Hot Pot 

China-US Great Power Rivalry a Boiling Hot Pot 

By Monish Tourangbam
As election season in the United States approaches, the temperature of the China-U.S. broth is unstably high.

China Coast Guard Again Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal

China Coast Guard Again Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The incident near Chinese-occupied Scarborough Shoal caused damage to two vessels, the Philippine government said.

India as a Net Security Provider in the Indo-Pacific: Ambitious But Attainable

India as a Net Security Provider in the Indo-Pacific: Ambitious But Attainable

By Rahul Mishra
India can build on its success in becoming a dominant and reliable security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.

What Does It Mean to Defend Australia?

What Does It Mean to Defend Australia?

By Grant Wyeth
Defending Australia's way of life, not just its shores, is a central objective of the new National Defense Strategy.
Islamic State Khorasan’s Westward Network Expansion Into Iran, Turkey, and Europe

Islamic State Khorasan’s Westward Network Expansion Into Iran, Turkey, and Europe

By Peter Smith , Levent Kemal, and Lucas Webber
ISKP’s retooling from regional operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan to a focus on external attacks and operational plots has resulted in a surge of both foiled plots and successful attacks.

Why Vietnam Needs to Reevaluate its Weapons Procurement Strategy

Why Vietnam Needs to Reevaluate its Weapons Procurement Strategy

By Khang Vu
Growing concerns over a Chinese-funded canal project in Cambodia underscore the need for a shift from maritime to continental security.

For Russia, US Aid to Taiwan Is More Concerning Than $61 Billion to Ukraine

For Russia, US Aid to Taiwan Is More Concerning Than $61 Billion to Ukraine

By Oleg Yanovsky
Moscow sees the latest round of military aid to Ukraine as a tactical inconvenience but not a strategic danger. The $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific is the real gamechanger. 

India Can Do More to Protect Workers in War Zones

India Can Do More to Protect Workers in War Zones

By Swetasree Ghosh Roy
Ironclad regulations for migrants in conflict zones are preferable to the current piecemeal approach.
Why Bangladesh’s Kuki National Front is Cause for Concern

Why Bangladesh’s Kuki National Front is Cause for Concern

By Maruf Hasan Rumi
There are Kuki-Chin militant groups active in Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, and they pose a threat to regional security and stability.

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