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Security
Taking Stock of China’s Polar Fleet
By Trym Eiterjord
China’s maritime capabilities in the Arctic remain limited, but domestic research activities suggest a concerted effort to strengthen its presence in the polar regions.
On Defense, Trump’s Early Moves in Asia Have Been Notably Normal
By Tom Corben
Despite its high-decibel MAGA rhetoric, the administration has largely upheld the regional commitments made during Joe Biden's presidency.
Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire to Aid Earthquake Recovery Efforts
By Sebastian Strangio
The ceasefire, which will run until April 22, follows similar announcements from major ethnic rebel groups.
US Clears Possible $5B Sale of Jet Fighters to Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The proposed acquisition of F-16 fighters would bolster Manila's ability to defend its own assets in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
US-Taiwan Defense Partnership 2.0: Taiwan’s UAV Doctrine and Industrial Base
By Hong-Lun Tiunn
Taiwan’s drones are not just about national survival. They offer the U.S. a combat-ready, industrially capable partner in the most contested theater of 21st century geopolitics.
South Korea’s Risky Bet on Online Regulation
By Troy Stangarone
As Seoul considers new regulations on online platforms, concerns about competition, national security, and possible U.S. retaliation loom large.
Cooperation, Coordination, and Strategic Denial: Echoes and Lessons from Cold War Oceania
By Jonah Bock
With a fundamentally different playing field today, the United States and its Western partners should adapt, if not adopt, the strategies of the Cold War.
Capitalizing on PLA Vulnerabilities: Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense
By Holmes Liao
Over the past few decades, the world has seen the military balance shift in China’s favor. Yet, Taiwan is not without its opportunities.
How Indonesia’s Revised Military Law Could Impact Regional Security Dynamics
By Edna C. Pattisina
The legal changes are a sign of Jakarta's increasing concern about the potential for conflict in the region, especially over Taiwan.
US, Japan ‘Stand Firmly Together’ in the Face of Aggressive Chinese Actions
By Takahashi Kosuke
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said this week that Japan would be "on the front lines of any contingency we might face in the western Pacific."
The Perils of Ignoring the Taliban Regime’s Support for Terror Groups
By Abdul Basit
While Pakistan is bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan, the threat is wider. Regional and global peace is in peril.
China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila's capacity to push back against Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
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