Topic
Security
Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis
By Noah Reed and Jonathan Walberg
Overwarning and miscommunication risk Washington’s ability to detect – and convince Taiwanese about – real threats in the Taiwan Strait.
The Philippines’ Stakes in South Korea’s Political Chaos
By Nguyen Thanh Long
South Korea has played a crucial role in Manila’s maritime security strategy. Can that cooperation survive if the Yoon administration comes to an abrupt end?
Is China Waking up to the Dangers of AI?
By Benjamin Dubow
Beijing has thus far taken a more hands-off approach to AI development than might be expected. But as AI’s power becomes clearer, that could soon change.
Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation Must Stand on Its Own
By Tom Corben
The Australia-Japan-U.S. partnership might be at the core of the three countries’ regional deterrence strategy, but it will only ever be as strong as its weakest link.
Perfect Storm: The Rising Risk of China-US Conflict Over Taiwan
By William Matthews
A PLA command structure in disarray and a hawkish Trump Cabinet could lead to disastrous miscalculation over Taiwan.
China Launches New Military Drills Around Taiwan Following Lai’s First Overseas Trip
By Brian Hioe
Responses to the drills, whether from abroad or from the Taiwanese public, were relatively muted.
Yoon’s Declaration of Martial Law: Implications for the South Korea-US Alliance
By Jason Cox
By invoking North Korean infiltration as a justification for his political moves, Yoon revived one of Washington’s great fears: entrapment in a conflict triggered by an ally’s recklessness.
How North Korea Views Yoon’s Declaration of Martial Law
By Mitch Shin
Amid the political chaos in South Korea, Pyongyang is maintaining a strategic silence.
Philippines Will Not Deploy Navy in Stand-offs With China, Marcos Says
By Sebastian Strangio
On December 4, Chinese ships, including a navy vessel, confronted Philippine vessels close to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
The Nauru-Australia Security Treaty: Win-Win or Trouble Ahead?
By Joanne Wallis and Jack Corbett
At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be benefit both sides. But questions remain.
Salt Typhoon: China’s Attack on US Telecommunications Networks
By Richard Forno
It’s been called the “worst telecom hack” in U.S. history – and the United States wasn’t Salt Typhoon’s only target.
Laos Bestows National Development Award on Sanctioned Chinese ‘Crime Boss’
By Sebastian Strangio
Zhao Wei is the head of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province, a known haven of cyber-scam operations.