Topic
Security
President Marcos to Meet US Secretary of State Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that the meeting will address closer maritime cooperation between the U.S., the Philippines, and Japan.
US and Japanese Forces to Resume Osprey Flights in Japan Following Fatal Crash
By Mari Yamaguchi
The Osprey aircraft has had a troubled history, including the November crash that killed 8 U.S. troops in Japan.
Manipur in India’s Northeast Remains in the Grip of Uncertainty and Fear
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rumors are circulating in Imphal that the government is considering ceasefire agreements with Indian separatist groups sheltering in Myanmar.
The Philippine Coast Guard’s Modernization: An International Joint Effort
By Josiah Gottfried
Over the past decade, the PCG has become a respectable force – with a little help from Manila's friends
Will Success in Agalega Compensate for India’s Assumption Island Debacle?
By Gaurav Sen
New Delhi has faced setbacks in military access to Seychelles and the Maldives, making the deal with Mauritius all the sweeter.
Is India Finally Waking Up to a New Reality in Western Myanmar?
By Angshuman Choudhury
An Indian delegation met a delegation of the Arakan Army recently. Does it signal a shift in India’s approach to Myanmar?
What’s in the US Intelligence Community’s 2024 Annual Threat Assessment?
By Catherine Putz
China, Russia, and the usual suspects feature heavily in a tangled web of threats perceived by the U.S. intelligence community that range across the globe.
What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?
By Jung Jae-wook
Kim Jong Un is attempting to circumvent discontent at home with a strong show of military prowess. It's a dangerous game.
Overinflated: China’s Balloon Threats to Taiwan
By Jonathan Walberg and Noah Reed
These balloon flights aren’t new, have no clear military use, and don’t seem to pose much of a threat.
Sweden Joins NATO: Implications for the Indo-Pacific
By Jagannath Panda and Mahima Duggal
As NATO looks eastward with an eye on China, Sweden’s accession will also impact Indo-Pacific countries.
Alleged ISKP Plot Foiled in Russia, 2 Kazakh Citizens Killed
By Catherine Putz
Kazakh authorities have confirmed the citizenship of two men killed in an FSB raid in Russia last week, allegedly forestalling an ISKP attack.
China’s Corporate People’s Armed Forces Department
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Timothy Heath.