Archive
2019
If India Rethinks Nuclear No First Use, It Won't Surprise Pakistan or China
By Ankit Panda
Islamabad and Beijing have long doubted India's stated nuclear no first use policy.
Taiwan’s President (and Her Challenger) Thank US for $8 Billion F-16V Sale
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen thanked the United States for the deal. So did her main presidential challenger, the Beijing-friendly Han Kuo-yu.
Payra Seaport Won’t Be Another Chinese ‘Pearl’
By Connor Fairman
Despite India’s concerns, the port in Bangladesh won’t become a Chinese asset – but it will bring Beijing other benefits.
The South Korean Navy Has Big Plans Ahead
By Robert Farley
Why is the South Korean government looking at scaling up its naval capabilities?
Why Japan Can’t Fail ‘Womenomics’ in Cybersecurity
By Mayuko Yatsu
The talent gap in cybersecurity is exacerbated by low numbers of women in the field.
India-Bhutan Ties Are Thriving
By Sumit Kumar
Bhutan has been a time-tested friend to India, but Delhi could do more to address Bhutanese concerns.
Vietnam Seeks Australia’s Support on the South China Sea
By Du Nhat Dang
Scott Morrison's visit will mesh with Vietnam's strategy of seeking assurances over its maritime disputes with China.
What Lies Ahead for Singapore’s Succession Dynamics?
By Erin Cook
This year’s iteration of the prime minister’s National Day Rally speech was scrutinized for a sense of the country’s political future.
What’s in Thailand’s New Military Space Center Launch?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launch of the facility has highlighted the Southeast Asian state’s effort to develop its space capabilities.
New Vessel Arrival Highlights Philippine Naval Modernization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The arrival of a donated South Korean vessel spotlighted the Southeast Asian state’s ongoing efforts to develop its capabilities in this realm.
Army Chief Introductory Visit Puts Malaysia-Brunei Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the security aspect of ties between the two Southeast Asian states.
One Year Into the US-China Trade War, Trump Is Still Far from Winning
By Dingding Chen
The United States is a long way from victory in the trade war.