Security

How a military commitment by Pyongyang could materialize.

The current COFA renegotiation processes will have a huge impact on peace in the Pacific.

This could prompt China to fast-track plans to challenge the current rules-based international order.

What do hard times in China-US relations portend for other stakeholders in a “free, open, inclusive and rules based” Indo-Pacific, such as India? 

The war reminded Mongolians that they now have no choice but to prepare for all eventualities, because no other country will step in to save them.

Exercises near Taiwan were scheduled to end on August 7, but China’s military has announced new drills for the next week.

The death of Abdul Wali, also widely known as Omar Khalid Khurasani, deals a heavy blow to the Pakistani Taliban.

If Russian arms exports decline in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, China stands to benefit – unless the U.S. moves to prevent it.  

Why did Pelosi go to Taiwan? Because Congress’ stance is particularly important for ensuring U.S. deterrence.

A preoccupation with showing resolve has long been hard-wired into U.S. foreign policy. But conspicuous restraint would reinforce the United States’ position as a responsible power – and head off an escalating crisis.

China, India, and the U.S. all want to influence Nepal through engagement with its army. What does the Nepal Army want?