Topic
Security
Maritime Cybersecurity: An Emerging Area of Concern for India
By Abhishek Sharma
In India, cybersecurity still does not attract the attention it needs – let alone cybersecurity of the maritime domain and its assets.
After a Major Upgrade, the US Military Wants to Take Things Further With Vietnam
By Christopher Woody
Despite mutual concerns about China, Hanoi’s wariness of its larger neighbor may limit what it’s willing to do with Washington.
Smugglers and Scammers Make Wild Promises to Uzbeks Desperate to Reach US
By Catherine Putz
Uzbek citizens interested in getting to the United States are confronted with a confusing miasma of regulations, made all the more murky by disinformation and scammers.
Revisiting the Murder of Pakistani Journalist Arshad Sharif
By Eve Register
The Pakistani journalist was killed in Kenya well over a year ago, in a case that has seen little progress.
Pakistan’s TTP Challenge and Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
By Nazir Ahmad Mir
The Taliban have proved unresponsive to Pakistan's security concerns, resulting in mounting tensions between the two.
China’s Zombie East China Sea Policy
By Denny Roy
The decade-old approach is failing to gain any substantial benefit, while maximizing the chances of an accidental war that Beijing does not want.
Papuan Rebel Group Says It Is Willing to Release Abducted New Zealand Pilot
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement hinted at disagreements within the separatist movement, which could complicate Philip Mehrtens' release.
Thai Government and Southern Separatists Agree to New Plan to End Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
After a hiatus in peace talks due to last year's Thai election, the two sides "are willing to put pen on paper," the Malaysian mediator said yesterday.
South Korean President Reiterates That Seoul Will Not Seek Its Own Nuclear Deterrent
By Kim Tong-hyung
Ultimately, Yoon said, acquiring nuclear weapons isn't a realistic option as the ensuing sanctions would ruin the country’s trade-dependent economy.
Bombings at Pakistani Political Offices Kill at Least 30 a Day Before Elections
By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
Two separate attacks on election offices underscored the volatile security situation in Balochistan province.
Making the Most of Japan-US Defense Industry Cooperation
By Jonathan Dorsey and Jonathan Walker
Revamping Japan’s industrial base and beyond.
Mind the Gap: 5 Debates to Address in the South Korea-US Deterrence Posture
By Kyung-joo Jeon and Hanbyeol Sohn
Five key debates hinder the achievement of an allied integrated approach in dealing with the threat from North Korea.