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Security
Reimagining Strategic Denial in the Indo-Pacific for Contemporary Competition With China
By Jonah Bock
Today the threat to U.S. interests posed by adversaries has become much more multi-faceted. The understanding of strategic denial must also evolve.
The Resumption of China-US Military Dialogue and the Limits of the Thaw
By Ying Yu Lin and Tzu-Hao Liao
Do recent military-to-military talks indicate a genuine improvement in China-U.S. relations?
How Should South Korea Respond to North Korean Troops in Ukraine?
By Daeyeon Lee
Given the potential impact on Korean Peninsula security, Seoul must tread cautiously before escalating its own involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Does Ishiba’s ‘Asian NATO’ Spell Trouble for the Japan-US Alliance?
By Hiroaki KATO
Ishiba’s call for an “Asian NATO” represents the nexus between the Japan-U.S. alliance and internationalism – both hallmarks of Japanese foreign policy, especially in the post-Cold War era.
Can the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Tackle North Korea’s Sanctions Evasion?
By Troy Stangarone
After Russia ended the U.N. Panel of Experts, a group of U.S. allies has created their own alternative. But with China and Russia showing little interest in cooperating, progress will be difficult.
Contemplating Naval Combat in the Western Pacific 80 Years After the Largest Sea Battle in History
By Lyle Goldstein
The Battle of Leyte Gulf holds important lessons for a hypothetical China-U.S. naval clash – and Chinese strategists know it.
Understanding China’s Intelligence Strategy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Matthew Brazil.
Drones Over Pyongyang? North Korea’s Official Narrative Meets Internal Skepticism
By Seulkee Jang
Officials question the delayed response and foreign ministry involvement in the alleged drone incidents.
What Does the Chinese Public Think of the China-India Border Patrol Deal?
By Hemant Adlakha
The first public reactions to the border agreement reflect a deep suspicion of New Delhi’s “cheap tricks” and fear that Beijing is being naive.
Tajik ISKP Escalates Threats to Iran and Israel Amid Intensifying Gaza War
By Uran Botobekov
After October 7, conspiracy theories have gained traction within Central Asian Salafi circles accusing Shias of acting as agents of the Jews in a coordinated effort to undermine Sunni Islam.
Evictions and Evasions: State Involvement in Southeast Asia’s ‘Golden Era of Organized Crime’
By Jacob Sims
Efforts to obscure or de-center state involvement in regional transnational crime are dangerous, because traditional approaches won’t work to counter crime co-perpetrated by states.
The Geopolitical Implications of the UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal
By Catherine Putz and Ankit Panda
What are the implications of the United Kingdom's historic deal with Mauritius?
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