Topic
Security
What Countries Do Americans See as the Biggest Threat to the United States?
By Timothy S. Rich, Summer Doris, and Veronica Butler
Repeated surveys affirm that Americans hold negative views of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, ranking them as the top threats to the U.S.
Are Uyghur Militants Becoming ISKP’s New Force?
By Besmillah Taban and David O’Brien
As the Taliban crack down on Uyghur fighters, complying with pressure from China, the Islamic States sees a recruiting opportunity.
South Korean Jets Mistakenly Bomb Village During Training Exercise
By Shannon Tiezzi
15 people were reportedly injured after two jets dropped bombs on a village in Pocheon, South Korea.
Japan’s Defense Industry Plays Catch-up
By Sarah Soh
Japan has taken steps to revitalize its flagging defense industry. Much remains to be accomplished before it can reach the goal of building a vibrant domestic defense industrial base.
Thailand Charges 100 For Involvement in Online Fraud Operations
By Sebastian Strangio
The group were among 119 Thai nationals detained during a raid in the Cambodian border town of Poipet last week.
What South Korea Is Learning From Trump’s Approach to Ukraine
By Mitch Shin
Following Washington’s “American First” approach on diplomacy, South Koreans are expected to show more support for nuclear development.
Thailand Considers Building Wall on Cambodian Border to Halt Scammers
By Sebastian Strangio
Thai officials say that scamming syndicates displaced by crackdowns in eastern Myanmar are relocating to the Thailand-Cambodia border area.
The Impact of Technological Weapons in the Myanmar Conflict
By Rueben Dass and Iftekharul Bashar
Starved of outside support, resistance groups have been forced to adopt low-cost solutions to battlefield challenges.
The Logic of India’s Warship Numbers
By Ajai Shukla
In addition to their economic, constabulary, and diplomatic responsibilities, Indian warships are constantly preparing for their primary warfighting role.
Crime Wave Sweeps Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
Not only are people vulnerable to crime but also, their faith in the interim government is eroding.
From Washington to Beijing, a Nuclear Tit-for-Tat
By Robert Rust
U.S. actions continue to drive China’s nuclear buildup. However, like acceptance of mutual vulnerability, that seems too tough a pill for the U.S. side to swallow.
Budget Cuts, Insufficient Implementation, and Weak Enforcement Are Undermining Taiwan’s Cyber Defenses
By Eryk Waligora
The question is no longer if Taiwan will be targeted, but whether it will be ready when the next cyberattack hits.