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Security
How Much Risk Can Vietnam Run in the South China Sea?
By Khang Vu
If China lowers the threshold of what Vietnamese activities it deems acceptable, Vietnam will find it more difficult to maintain the balance between deferring and defying China.
Missing in the Gray Zone? China’s Maritime Militia Forces Around Taiwan
By Ryan D. Martinson
While maritime militia forces are not playing a major role in China’s multi-pronged pressure campaign against Taiwan, they are not completely absent from the battlespace.
Can There Be a Settlement on the Korean Peninsula Without an End to the War in Ukraine?
By Gerald Pech
A changed political situation in South Korea and the U.S. could represent an opportunity for an opening gambit. But any progress toward an agreement is contingent on the outcome of the Ukraine war.
Yoon Suk-yeol’s Downfall Should Spark Introspection on the US Approach to South Korea
By James Park
Moving away from the quest for military primacy would provide a more stable basis for the South Korea-U.S. alliance – one not reliant on having conservatives in government in Seoul.
US Unveils Sanctions on Pakistan Ballistic Missile Program
By Umair Jamal
Analysts caution that the incoming Trump administration could put Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile program under scrutiny, building upon sanctions imposed by Biden.
Japan’s MHI Launches 10th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF
By Takahashi Kosuke
Tokyo is rapidly acquiring missile-laden combat frigates to counter China and Russia in the East China Sea and the broader Indo-Pacific theater.
Beyond Firepower: Rethinking Indonesia’s Surface Vessel Acquisition Priorities
By Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah
In modernizing the Indonesian Navy's surface fleet, Jakarta should anticipate changes to the nature of conflict.
PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities
By Yu-cheng Chen
Although China continues to employ military force as a primary tool for deterring Taiwan, the recent series of military activities differs significantly from previous operations.
International Maritime Law and the Taiwan Strait
By TSURUTA Jun
A recent transit by a Japanese destroyer highlighted a contentious issue.
India’s Arrests of Suspected Human Traffickers to Cambodia Show Cyber-slavery Begins at Home
By David Whitehouse
Cyber-scam compound operators in Cambodia are going to extraordinary lengths to create fake images of Indian police stations in order to obtain credit card numbers.
China-India Border Détente Unlikely to Reduce Turbulence in Bilateral Relations
By Raj Verma
The détente between India and China is beneficial for both sides, but there are several factors that could lead to future crises.
Singapore Battles Against Deepfakes, Consent, and Digital Harms in the AI Age
By Anuradha Rao and Gulizar Haciyakupoglu
Recent cases have put deepfake images and videos in the headlines in Singapore.
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