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Japan Is Ready to Legalize ‘Active Cyber Defense’

Japan Is Ready to Legalize ‘Active Cyber Defense’

By Daisuke Akimoto
The 2022 National Security Strategy called for an overhaul of Japan's cybersecurity posture. This might be the year the legislation finally gets over the finish line.

The Narratives of War in Pakistan’s Kurram District

The Narratives of War in Pakistan’s Kurram District

By Hassan Turi
In Kurram, rival tribes have clashed over competing narratives, claims of victimhood, and accusations of foreign interference.
Why China’s Military Needs a New Communication Playbook

Why China’s Military Needs a New Communication Playbook

By Michael Gritzbach
Chinese officials generally stick to rigidly scripted talking points. In a military context, a lack of real communication could prove fatal. 

China-India Relations: The Thaw-Provoke-Repeat Cycle

China-India Relations: The Thaw-Provoke-Repeat Cycle

By Rahul Jaybhay
Since the Cold War, relations have followed a pattern: a thaw, followed by a concoction or recycling of the boundary dispute.

Mekong Nations Pledge to Bolster Anti-scam Efforts in 2025

Mekong Nations Pledge to Bolster Anti-scam Efforts in 2025

By Sebastian Strangio
China says it is leading regional efforts to crack down on online scamming operations and other transnational criminal activities.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

By Mark S. Cogan
Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government's approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.

Pakistan’s Human Trafficking Problem 

Pakistan’s Human Trafficking Problem 

By Marcus Andreopoulos
A recent investigation raises serious questions about the role Pakistani authorities and institutions are playing in global cases of human trafficking.
2 Regions, 1 Theater: Indivisibility of Security Between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific

2 Regions, 1 Theater: Indivisibility of Security Between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from William Alberque.

India’s New Space-Based Spy Network

India’s New Space-Based Spy Network

By Usman Haider
India is pushing ahead with an ambitious project to build an indigenous constellation of space-based surveillance capabilities.

The Mauritius-UK Chagos Agreement Is a Good Deal for the US

The Mauritius-UK Chagos Agreement Is a Good Deal for the US

By Peter Harris
President Trump should not stand in the way of the breakthrough, which benefits all sides. 

India Strengthens its Naval Muscle Amid an Uptick in Global Uncertainty, Challenges

India Strengthens its Naval Muscle Amid an Uptick in Global Uncertainty, Challenges

By Elizabeth Roche
Last week, the Indian Navy commissioned two indigenously developed warships and one submarine.
How Taiwan Balances Cybersecurity With Human Rights in Resisting China

How Taiwan Balances Cybersecurity With Human Rights in Resisting China

By Michael Caster and Liu I-Chen
Taiwan’s approach to cybersecurity governance is not only a lesson in resisting cyber threats from China but also an important bulwark against Beijing’s attempts to set repressive digital norms.

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