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ASEAN Should Watch the China-US Cyber Competition More Closely
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
ASEAN must promote cyber norms to prevent the region from becoming a theater for cyber conflict between the major powers.
Why AUKUS Will Not Become JAUKUS
By TSURUOKA Michito
Despite recent talk, Japan is unlikely to join the security partnership anytime soon.
Modernizing the Indian Air Force’s Transport Fleet
By Rahul Manohar Yelwe
India is exploring acquisition options for medium transport aircraft to replace the aging fleet of An-32 and IL-76 aircraft.
Australia’s Conundrum: A Coherent Defense Plan Needs a Coherent National Strategy
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
Australia’s military strategy recognizes the nation’s distinctive vulnerabilities as an island nation in the Pacific, but its national strategy is more in the vein of a continental nation in Europe or North America.
China, Cambodia to Kick Off Extensive Military Exercises Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The Golden Dragon exercise, which has been held regularly since 2016, encapsulates the increasingly intimate defense ties between Beijing and Phnom Penh.
Japan’s Defense Ministry: JS Izumo Drone Video Posted Online Is Highly Likely Authentic
By Takahashi Kosuke
The ministry says “it is taking this extremely seriously as it could pose a serious hindrance to national defense,” and is urgently taking countermeasures.
China’s Chilling Cognitive Warfare Plans
By IIDA Masafumi
War is entering a new, and very frightening, domain.
It’s Time for Closer Japan-US Cooperation on Climate Security
By Khang Pham
For Japan to be a true “global partner” of the U.S., it needs to closely align its approach to climate change threats with that of its most important ally.
South Korea Considers Joining AUKUS Pillar II
By Rod McGuirk
The possibility was discussed during two days of meetings between South Korea and Australia’s defense and foreign ministers.
China’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier, the Fujian, Begins Its Maiden Sea Trial
By Takahashi Kosuke
Once deployed, China’s largest warship will project unprecedented striking power in the Indo-Pacific region.
India as a Net Security Provider in the Indo-Pacific: Ambitious But Attainable
By Rahul Mishra
India can build on its success in becoming a dominant and reliable security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
Why Vietnam Needs to Reevaluate its Weapons Procurement Strategy
By Khang Vu
Growing concerns over a Chinese-funded canal project in Cambodia underscore the need for a shift from maritime to continental security.