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Security
Japan Coast Guard Plans to Build Its Largest Patrol Vessel Ever
By Takahashi Kosuke
The new ship, an ultra-large multipurpose patrol vessel, will be around 200 meters long and will weigh about 30,000 tons.
Philippine Officials Rescue 162 in Raid on Suspected Cyberscam Hub
By Sebastian Strangio
Several Southeast Asian governments have launched crackdowns on online fraud operations. Is an end to the region’s cyber-scam epidemic in sight?
The Danger of Distrust on the Iran-Pakistan Border
By Seamus Duffy
Looking for a culprit, there is a real possibility that Pakistan may view counterterrorism cooperation with Iran with increasing suspicion.
Navigating AI Competition: The Case for Human-Centric Approaches in China-US AI Dialogues
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo and Hyeyoon Jeong
Rather than assessing who’s “winning” the China-U.S. military AI competition, more attention should be redirected to bilateral discussions on stemming that competition.
Why the Nuclear Revolution Matters in an Era of Emerging Great Power Competition
By Alex Alfirraz Scheers
Amid intensifying competition between China, Russia, and the U.S., it bears repeating: Nuclear wars cannot be won.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
By Takahashi Kosuke
It is almost certain that next year’s budget, when officially approved, will mark the 11th consecutive year of a record-high defense budget.
Chinese General Li’s Ill-Timed Visit to Pakistan
By Ghulam Ali
By sending its top army official to Pakistan on the anniversary of a prominent separatist leader's death, China risks inadvertently fanning the flames of anti-China resentment in Balochistan.
Nuclear Security Takes Priority Amid India’s Renewed Push for Nuclear Power
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Sameer Patil, Shravishtha Ajaykumar , and Prateek Tripathi
As India’s nuclear energy program continues to grow, so does the responsibility to ensure its security.
Indonesia and Australia Sign ‘Historic’ Defense Cooperation Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides also announced their largest-ever bilateral military exercise, which will take place in Surabaya in November.
US Transferring Afghan Aircraft to Uzbek Control
By Catherine Putz
The ultimate fate of the 46 Afghan aircraft that fled the country and landed in Uzbekistan as the Republic collapsed in 2021 isn’t surprising, but the Taliban remain steadfast in opposition.
Pacific Islands Agree on $270 Million Pacific Policing Initiative
By Grant Wyeth
The creation of the PPI is an indication of the strength of Pacific regionalism.
China Prepares to Hand Over Refurbished Naval Facilities, Warships to Cambodia
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a report by Radio Free Asia, the base, including a 300-meter deep-water pier, will be transferred to the Cambodian navy next month.