Topic
Security
India’s Military Turns Toward Integrated Theater Commands: A Rising Challenge for Pakistan
By Usman Haider
India is finally ready to implement joint commands. That will have huge implications for Pakistan’s national security.
Why Southeast Asian Nations Must Do More to Protect Their Critical Maritime Infrastructure
By Christian Bueger
The region's maritime, cyber, and energy security policies have not yet fully taken maritime infrastructure into account.
How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)
By Franz J. Marty
While the Taliban are serious about protecting the country's borders, border guards face many problems and see completely different threats than the international community.
Taking Stock of India’s Evolving Unmanned Undersea Capabilities
By Biyon Sony Joseph
India’s new autonomous underwater vehicles is a milestone for its efforts in the UUV sector.
What the PLA Rocket Force Shakeup Means for Taiwan
By Eric Gomez
Although China’s military has made big strides in a short period of time, it faces persistent challenges such as corruption that hinder both its ability to reform and its ability to effectively fight wars.
Philippines Blasts China For ‘Dangerous Maneuvers’ Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard claims that a Chinese vessel used a high-powered water cannon in order to prevent the resupply of the Philippine forces stationed on Second Thomas Shoal.
UN Sending States: The Forgotten Parties in the Korean War
By Clint Work
Besides the U.S., 15 other states joined the defense of South Korea under the United Nations Command. They can still play a role on the Korean Peninsula today.
Will China Embrace Nuclear Brinkmanship as It Reaches Nuclear Parity?
By Michael Tkacik
In the future, China may incorporate nuclear weapons into its framework of political threats, intimidation, and even the use of force to achieve its international goals.
Even a Neutral Indonesia Could Get Dragged Into a China-US War
By Abdul Rahman Yaacob
Indonesia could unwittingly be drawn into great-power military conflict due to its strategic location, especially if a China-U.S. clash happens in Indonesian waters.
Pegase 2023: The French Air Force Flies Across the Indo-Pacific
By Paco Milhiet
The Pegase 2023 mission demonstrated a French air force's capacity for long-range intervention and power projection.
Re-centering Cambodian Interests in the Ream Naval Base Debate
By Kathrin Reed
Much discussion about China's role in the refurbishment of the base has overlooked Phnom Penh's own economic and security imperatives.
Philippine Senate Passes Resolution Condemning Beijing’s South China Sea ‘Incursions’
By Sebastian Strangio
The resolution, spearheaded by a critic of President Marcos, comes amid growing frictions in disputed waters.