Region
Southeast Asia
What’s in the New Russia-Philippines Military Facility Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at an idea recently advanced within the broader defense relationship.
C130J Hercules Aircraft Talk Puts US-Indonesia Military Relations in Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The discussion of the issue spotlighted ongoing defense cooperation between the two sides.
Exercise Airguard Anniversary Puts Singapore Brunei Air Force Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides recently commemorated the 25th anniversary of a key interaction within their broader defense relationship.
Brahmos Supersonic Missile Talk Spotlights India-Philippines Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While specifics remain unclear, the chatter has put the emphasis on a development that could be significant for the bilateral relationship.
Confronting Cambodia’s Waste Management Challenge
By David Hutt
The country, especially its capital, has long had a problem with waste that needs to be addressed.
CARAT Exercise Puts US-Brunei Defense Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.
What Does Jokowi’s New Cabinet Mean for Indonesia?
By Erin Cook
The lineup offers some early insights on how his second term may shape up.
Indo-Pacific Conceptions in the Spotlight at China’s Xiangshan Forum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the many headlines the concept has generated, the state of the conversation and its future prospects remain unclear.
Military Chiefs Conference Highlights Five Power Defense Arrangements
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted some of the ongoing activity related to the regional multilateral security arrangement.
Why the New China-Singapore Defense Agreement Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the gains in the new pact may seem modest, they nonetheless deserve attention.
Why Foreign Policy Matters to Myanmar’s Democratic Transition
By Hnin Wint Nyunt Hman
In the best-case scenario, Myanmar would be rich like the East and democratic like the West.
Defense Secretary Introductory Trip Highlights India-Singapore Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit reinforced the defense aspect of the ties between the two countries.