Topic
Security
Dr. Cha Du Hyeogn Unravels South Korea’s Security Quandary
By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
How the Russia-Ukraine war and the "Trump factor" mesh with mounting tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Fear A Militarily Weak China
By David Hutt
Is China's military the juggernaut some imagine, or a paper tiger like Russia's degraded armed forces? Either way, getting a definitive answer would be terrible for almost everyone.
The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?
By Karan Sharma
In the face of an increasingly assertive China and a potentially upgraded Pakistani air force, the Indian Air Force’s modernization and expansion are imperatives for national security.
Before Summit With North Korea’s Kim, Putin Vows They’ll Beat Sanctions Together
By Kim Tong-hyung
Putin is making his first trip to North Korea in 24 years.
How Central Asia Approaches Repatriation and Reintegration From Middle East War Zones
By Alouddin Komilov
Central Asian nations have seized the initiative, emerging as worldwide pioneers in tackling the challenge of repatriating and reintegrating citizens who traveled to Iraq and Syria.
India and US Vow to Boost Defense, Trade Ties
By Associated Press
They called for more collaboration in funding innovative research in semiconductor manufacturing, clean energy, and machine learning, and discussed possible co-production of land warfare systems.
Myanmar’s Conflict Reaches the Doorstep of Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s Island
By Saqlain Rizve
Boat transportation to the island has been suspended following gunfire from Myanmar, once again dragging Dhaka into its neighbor's civil war.
China, Philippines Trade Blame for Ship Collision in South China Sea
By Simina Mistreanu and Jim Gomez
Once again, Chinese and Philippine vessels collided during an attempted resupply to Filipino troops at Second Thomas Shoal.
Zelenskyy Calls Out China in Russia’s War on Ukraine
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yurii Poita.
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Under Fire After Chinese National Rides a Speedboat to New Taipei
By Brian Hioe
A former PLAN officer, surnamed Ruan, reportedly wanted to defect to Taiwan, but the incident has raised concerns about Taiwan's coastal defense.
Philippine DOH Wants Answers on US ‘Anti-Vax’ Influence Campaign
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a Reuters investigation, the Pentagon used social media accounts to sow doubt about China's Sinovac vaccine.
Myanmar Armed Group Calls for Evacuation as It Approaches Border Town
By Sebastian Strangio
The Arakan Army has called for the mostly Rohingya residents of Maungdaw to leave, a month after it was accused of mass arson attacks in a neighboring township.