Archive
2022
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Approves Counterstrike Capability
By Mina Pollmann
The long-debated move comes alongside increased defense spending amid worries about Japan's security environment.
North Korea Fires Artillery Near Border With South Korea
By Kim Tong-Hyung
North Korea's military said the firings were a warning against ongoing South Korean artillery exercises.
Russian Oil Price Cap, EU Ban Aim to Limit Kremlin War Chest
By David McHugh
Western leaders are walking a fine line between trying to cut Russia's oil income and preventing an oil shortage that would cause a price spike and worsen inflation.
Malabar and More: Quad Militaries Conduct Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Given continuing tensions with China, India will seek to expand its military engagements and security consultations with the Quad.
Vietnam in the South Pacific: Dynamics for Strategic Cooperation
By Nguyen Minh Quang and James Borton
The recent visit of Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Australia and New Zealand sheds new light on the country’s post-COVID foreign policy.
After the Biden-Xi Meeting: Righting China-US Relations
By Dingding Chen and Chen Yingfan
Dwindling communication opportunities between the two countries are gradually eroding the foundation of stable relations.
China in Blockchain, Web3, and the Metaverse
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Winston Ma.
India Signals It Will Continue to Buy Oil From Russia
By Sheikh Saaliq
Foreign Minister Jaishankar pointed out that the EU is buying more fossil fuel from Russia than India is.
In Forming Malaysia’s New Cabinet, Anwar Strikes a Careful Balance
By Sebastian Strangio
The 28-member cabinet, which included members of four coalitions and an independent MP, was sworn in on Saturday.
Pakistan’s New Army Chief Faces Tough Internal Security Challenges
By Abdul Basit
Will the Pakistan military under Gen. Asim Munir favor peace talks with the TTP, or a return to military operations?
China’s Prominent Role in the 2022 Qatar World Cup
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Despite not qualifying for the festival of football, the country has left a deep impression on the tournament in Qatar.
Indonesia Set to Pass Controversial New Criminal Code This Month
By Sebastian Strangio
The code will outlaw sex and cohabitation before marriage, and ban insults against the president and state institutions.