Topic
Security
A New Era for Australia-Japan Cooperation
By Grant Wyeth
The era of U.S reliance is over. The era of enhanced Australia-Japan cooperation may just be beginning.
Moon Chung-in on Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, and the US Presidential Election
By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida
“In general, there is no public backing for South Korea’s deeper involvement in Ukraine. And this is common sense.”
Ahead of US Presidential Election, North Korea Launches ICBM
By Mitch Shin
Just after the South Korean defense minister met his counterpart in Washington, North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Asia’s Security Order According to India
By Jagannath Panda and Richard Ghiasy
New Delhi’s vision for a multilateral, multipolar Asia aims at ensuring it can both balance China’s growing dominance in the region and restore its historic status in Asia.
Sri Lanka Strengthens Maritime Capabilities With New Surveillance Aircraft
By Hansa De Soysa
The Sri Lanka Air Force recently received two advanced surveillance aircraft from the U.S. and Australia, marking a significant step in deepening ties with Western defense partners.
China, North Korea Hold Talks With Russia Amid Reports of North Korean Troop Deployments
By Shannon Tiezzi
With concern mounting over the 10,000 North Korean soldiers reportedly sent to Russia, North Korea's foreign minister went to Moscow while Russia's deputy foreign minister was in Beijing.
EU Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Militia Involved in Online Scams
By Sebastian Strangio
The European Council has targeted three individuals and one entity associated with the Karen Border Guard Force, which controls a large territory in Karen State.
A Non-Weaponized Deterrence Approach to China-US Strategic Relations
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo
Credible latent nuclear capability could be the key to preventing a China-U.S. arms race without sacrificing deterrence.
The US Risks Losing to China in the Race to Send People Back to the Moon’s Surface
By Jacco van Loon
The U.S. lunar program is delayed, while China has pledged to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030 – and it has a habit of sticking to timelines.
Sentence Handed Down in Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Bribery Case
By Catherine Putz
Jeromy Pittmann was convicted of providing false recommendation letters to more than 20 SIV applicants in exchange for bribes, undermining an already beleaguered program.
How China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hackers Broke Into US Telecoms
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Pelson.
Unpacking North Korea’s Latest Provocations With Dr. Cho Han-bum
By Kenji Yoshida
"North Korea has vowed to shoot down any additional unmanned aerial vehicles, while the South Korean military is expected to respond should any shells enter South Korean territory."