Topic
Security
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.
South Korean Troops Fired Warning Shots After North Korean Soldiers Briefly Crossed Land Border
By Hyung-jin Kim
The rivals are embroiled in Cold War-style campaigns involving balloon launches and propaganda broadcasts along the DMZ.
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?
China’s 6th Generation and Upcoming Combat Aircraft: 2024 Update
By Rick Joe
A look at where the PLA’s cutting-edge aircraft programs – from the J-XD to J-20 upgrades and the mysterious H-20 stealth bomber – stand.
China and Equatorial Guinea: Why Their New ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Matters
By Ovigwe Eguegu
Is Beijing’s rumored plan for a base in the African country moving closer to fruition?
South Korea’s Role in Countering Chinese and Russian Arms Sales in Latin America
By Henry Ziemer and Chan Mo Ku
South Korea stands out as a key U.S. ally with a growing reputation in the hemisphere for delivering quality military hardware on competitive timelines.