Topic
Security
Central Asia’s Post-Ukraine Future
By Ahmad Tariq Noorzadeh
Maintaining a balancing act between Russia, China and the West will only become more difficult for Central Asia.
Philippines, Japan Sign Reciprocal Access Agreement Amid China Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides say that the agreement marks a decisive step forward in their bilateral defense relationship.
Japan and the Philippines Sign Defense Pact in the Face of Shared Alarm Over China
By Jim Gomez and Haruka Nuga
The Reciprocal Access Agreement allows Filipino and Japanese forces to enter the other’s territory for joint drills.
Why the Sino-Russian Partnership is a Nightmare for NATO
By Davide Borsani
The Sino-Russian strategic relationship partly led to NATO's creation, but Western leaders should avoid conflating ideological issues with strategic problems.
Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Operations: Strengthening the ROK-US Alliance
By Jihoon Yu
U.S.-led MRO efforts contribute to strengthening the ROK-U.S. alliance, fostering interoperability, and addressing shared security challenges.
The Fallout of Russia’s Veto and Putin’s North Korea Visit
By Austin Wyatt
The impact of the fall of the UN Panel of Experts and how Australia should respond to Russia’s increasing closeness to North Korea.
The Problem With POGOs
By Felix Iglesias
An ongoing investigation into Alice Guo, the mayor of a small city in Luzon, has prompted increased scrutiny of online gambling operations – and their possible links to Chinese espionage.
Malaysia Appoints New Negotiator for Southern Thailand Peace Talks
By Sebastian Strangio
The change comes amid an uptick in violent attacks in the Deep South, including the killing of a prominent human rights defender.
A New Chinese Buoy Is Causing Concern in Japan
By Andrew Orchard
Tokyo says a Chinese ship placed a small buoy in the Shikoku Basin along Japan's southern continental shelf. Beijing says it is for tsunami observation.
Why the Himalayan Region Is Integral to a Rules-Based Order in the Indo-Pacific
By Jagannath Panda, Ryohei Kasai, and Eerishika Pankaj
Chinese militarization and expansionism in the Himalayas remains a perennial concern not just for India, but for the United States – and its Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
China’s Bid to Lead the World in AI
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Huey-Meei Chang.
Myanmar’s Civil War: A View from Washington
By Luke Hunt
Michael Martin of CSIS discusses the progress of the conflict, and the possible impact of the U.S. presidential election.