Topic
Security
India’s Defense Diplomacy in the Gulf Is Growing
By Alvite Ningthoujam
With both sides seeking to expand and diversify their security partners, India's military and defense relationships in West Asia have expanded dramatically.
South Korean, Canadian Leaders Vow Cooperation on Clean Energy, North Korea Threat
By Kim Tong-hyung
Justin Trudeau, the first Canadian leader to visit South Korea in nine years, said his government remains committed to working closely with Seoul to address the North Korean threat.
South Korea-US Alliance Is at a Critical Juncture for Cybersecurity Cooperation
By Jiwon Ma
Washington and Seoul have a strong foundation upon which to build their cyber partnerships.
Japan’s Refusal to Identify as a Military Power Has Geopolitical Consequences
By Jio Kamata
Public sentiment could seriously constrain Japan’s actions in a military conflict – for example, if China were to invade Taiwan.
The Prospect of US-Taliban Counterterrorism Cooperation: Is the Embrace Worth It?
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Suggested convergence on counterterrorism cooperation between the United States and the Taliban may be a double-edged sword.
Piracy and Armed Robbery in Southeast Asia: The Need for a Fresh Approach
By Prakash Panneerselvam and K.G. Ramkumar
The region needs to address the growing incidence of piracy and armed robbery before it becomes a serious security concern.
With Taiwan in Mind, China Observes Attack Helicopter Operations in Ukraine
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
China has invested heavily in a large force of modern military helicopters, so its military strategists are watching closely as Russia's helicopter fleet takes massive damage.
India, ASEAN Hold First Maritime Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India has long used its navy to build ties with maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific, but this exercise steps up collaboration by tying up with ASEAN as a group.
Chin National Front Leader: Myanmar Military Regime Will Fall in 3 Years
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Dr. Sui Khar firmly believes that the military regime in Myanmar will be defeated by the opposition forces within three years.
How the US Air Force Is Preparing to Fight Under Bombardment in the Pacific
By A. B. Abrams
The U.S. Air Force has made a wide range of complementary investments to increase the survivability of its military facilities across East Asia.
Is the Crisis in Pakistan Good for India?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The current crisis in Pakistan may turn out to be a challenge for New Delhi after all.
Indonesia Rescues 20 From Traffickers in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
Jakarta bans its migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.