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Security
Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On
By Nurrisha Ismail
In the two decades since a new generation of insurgents revived the separatist cause, the Deep South has oscillated between piecemeal progress and eruptions of violence.
How South Korea Should Prepare Before Trump Returns to the White House
By Mitch Shin
Devising a concrete plan to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and recalibrating its policy on North Korea would be top priorities for Seoul over the next two months.
China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The move was a direct response to the Philippines' enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the country's own maritime claims.
Philippines’ Marcos Signs Laws Aimed at Strengthening Maritime Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
The enactment of the new legislation prompted the Chinese government to lodge a “stern protest” with Manila.
South Korea’s Deepening Dilemma Over Ukraine
By Eunwoo Lee
President Yoon faces legal and geopolitical conundrums in his plans for overseas military aid.
Expect the Worst From Russia and North Korea
By Dan White
Over the last year, the autocratic regimes in Moscow and Pyongyang have increasingly intertwined their fates via ever deepening commitments and greater escalation.
Proposed Australian Cap Latest Headache for Indian Students
By Jinusha Panigrahi
Australia's proposed cap on international student enrollments is the latest headache for Indian higher education students looking to study abroad.
Understanding India’s Approach to Nuclear Strategy
By Alex Alfirraz Scheers
While Pakistan has always been India’s greatest security concern, China’s nuclear journey has played a considerable role in the evolution of its strategic outlook.
The Men Jailed in Uzbekistan for Fighting Russia’s War in Ukraine
By Catherine Putz
The stories of three men jailed this year in Uzbekistan for taking part in Russia’s war in Ukraine together tell a tale of desperation and exploitation.
Japan Awards MHI $368 Million Contract for Development of the Glide Phase Interceptor
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan and the United States are planning to complete development of the next-generation missile defense system by the 2030s.
What’s Behind the ‘Credible Threat’ of Planned Attacks in a Sri Lankan Tourist Hotspot?
By Uditha Devapriya, Omar Rajarathnam, and Mandana Ismail
The confusion surrounding the Arugam Bay incident underscores the complexities of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and the geopolitics that have engulfed the island in recent years.
4 Thai Laborers Killed in Northern Israel, Thai Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Tel Aviv to ensure that no more Thai workers are sent to high-risk areas.