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Security
How Venezuela’s Threats Are Restructuring China-Guyana Relations
By Henry Ziemer
The Essequibo dispute showcases the two sides of China’s engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean. Now Beijing is finding it hard to stay in the middle.
Germany’s Defense Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Is a Balancing Act
By Christina Keßler
Like the 2021 edition, Germany's 2024 Indo-Pacific Deployment will signal Berlin's commitment to the region – and the limits of its presence.
Japan’s Rush to Play Cyber Defense Catchup
By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese government plans to introduce “preemptive” cyber defense as Japanese companies face successive cyber attacks.
Central Sulawesi and Central Java Continue to be JI Strongholds
By Adlini Ilma Ghaisany Sjah
Jemaah Islamiyah remains the most active terrorist organization in Indonesia, even as its priority has shifted to preaching rather than conducting direct attacks.
Turkish Naval Corvette TCG Kinaliada Visits Japan to Commemorate 100 Years of Diplomatic Ties
By Takahashi Kosuke
The Turkish warship’s visit also marks the 134th anniversary of the tragic voyage of the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul, which sank off the coast of Japan in 1890.
Indonesia Should Embrace a New ‘Revolution’ in Military Affairs
By Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah
The idea of "collaborative combat" could help integrate the country's military and prepare it to meet the challenges of the coming decades.
China’s Ambitious ‘5G-A’ Plans in Tibet: Strategic Implications for India
By Tenzin Younten
China’s expansion of the “low-altitude economy” with cutting-edge tech has deep implications for its surveillance capabilities along the disputed border.
Taiwan’s Energy Security Under Threat
By Tsuyoshi Minami
Facing the potential of a maritime blockade, can Taiwan reduce the vulnerabilities in its power system and establish energy security?
Vietnam on Record Pace for Spratly Island Construction in 2024, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past six months, the country has reclaimed almost as much new land as it did in the previous two years combined, closing the gap with China's "island fortresses."
Was the CIA Director Recently in Phnom Penh?
By David Hutt
Whether or not William Burns visited Cambodia, as former PM Hun Sen seemed to claim, U.S.-China competition has set off an intelligence race in Southeast Asia.
Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy
By Araudra Singh
New Delhi's strategic and economic interests in the region will only grow, but there are high barriers to increasing the Indian Navy's role in the South China Sea.
There Is No ‘Secret Agreement’ Between China and the Philippines on Second Thomas Shoal
By Christian Schultheiss
The diplomatic charade masks the key question: Would China refrain from seizing Second Thomas Shoal if the Philippines was forced to withdraw?