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Evolving Missile Technologies in India and Pakistan
By Abdul Moiz Khan
New advances in missile technology risk undermining strategic stability in the region – and increasing the odds of conflict.
Navigating Uncertainty: Why Indonesia Needs a National Maritime Strategy
By Aristyo Rizka Darmawan
President Prabowo Subianto has plans to modernize the country's military, but there is a hole at the center of his strategy.
China’s Arms Imports Are Declining – But So Are Its Arms Exports
By Muhammad Murad
What do these two trends tell us about China’s defense industry and its quest for military self-reliance?
Japan to Pay First Visit to Cambodian Naval Base Funded by China
By Sebastian Strangio
Phnom Penh is eager to demonstrate that Ream Naval Base will be open to foreign navies, though Western suspicions are likely to persist.
Uncertainty and Strategic Shifts in Taiwan-US Defense Cooperation Under Trump 2.0
By Hong-Lun Tiunn
U.S. military aid and strategic support for Taiwan are being reshaped. What will that mean for arms sales, military assistance, and strategic commitments?
Rebuilding Civil-Military Trust in South Korea
By Brendan Balestrieri
South Korea’s model of military service has failed to act as a bridge between the military and society, instead reinforcing divisions that now threaten political stability itself.
Beyond a Budget Boost: Modernizing Taiwan’s Defense
By Holmes Liao
Taiwan’s defense challenges do not stem from a lack of spending per se but from inefficiencies in how its defense funds are allocated and utilized.
As ROK-US Drill Began, North Korea Fired Ballistic Missiles
By Mitch Shin
Pyongyang fired several ballistic missiles into the sea to confront the joint military drills between Seoul and Washington.
Why South Asian Militaries Need to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
By Mahmud Hussain
South Asian militaries need to work cooperatively to build a regional climate security strategy.
The Geopolitical Fallout of a Potential US Cyber Stand-Down
By Zi Yang
While Russia is certainly the biggest winner of a potential U.S. pause in offensive cyber operations, other U.S. adversaries, mainly China, may also capitalize on this development.
Is the United States Becoming a Hollow Maritime Power?
By Tyler Bray
U.S. maritime power increasingly risks projecting strength without the institutional agility to sustain it.
Japan’s Defense Industry Plays Catch-up
By Sarah Soh
Japan has taken steps to revitalize its flagging defense industry. Much remains to be accomplished before it can reach the goal of building a vibrant domestic defense industrial base.
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