Region
Southeast Asia
The Significance of the US-Singapore Basing Access Agreement’s Renewal
By Ankit Panda
Is Singapore still all-in on the United States as its primary security partner?
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Command Post Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills underscored the continued development of the multilateral security agreement.
Introductory Army Chief Trip Puts Brunei-Philippines Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted aspects of security ties between the two Southeast Asian states.
Amid Crackdown, a Lumad School Opens in Manila
By Michael Beltran
A school for evacuated indigenous youth recently opened inside a Manila university.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Thailand Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the interaction highlighted the areas of defense collaboration both sides are looking to make inroads on.
China-Thailand Submarine Deal in the Headlines with Keel-Laying Ceremony
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development marked another incremental inroad in the agreement.
Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the security aspect of bilateral relations in the maritime domain.
Climate Strike in Hazy Kuala Lumpur
By Alexandra Radu
This weekend Malaysians marched in a Global Climate Strike drawing attention to regional environmental degradation.
US-Malaysia Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Spotlight with Home Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted the collaboration between the two countries in this realm amid wider challenges for ties.
Is Indonesia Losing Its War on Corruption Under Jokowi?
By Erin Cook
Recent developments have heightened concerns about the progress on anti-corruption in the country.
After a China-Vietnam Standoff, Expect a Turn to the US
By Christopher Sharman
Coercive Chinese tactics to settle South China Sea disputes serve as a catalyst for enhanced Vietnam-U.S. security cooperation.
Defense Dialogue Highlights Vietnam-Cuba Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the development of the security aspect of their wider diplomatic relationship.