Topic
Security
Can the Arakan Army Win Recognition for Its Rule Over Rakhine State?
By Khaing Min Thant
The group now controls the majority of the western state. Now comes the hard part: governing, and doing it well enough to win international support for autonomy or outright independence.
The Quantum Tech Race Is Heating Up
By Naba Fatima
With the U.S. and China each boasting new breakthroughs, the real-world application of quantum computing is moving closer – with major implications for national security.
China Revises PLA Regulations to Focus on ‘Conscious Discipline’
By Anushka Saxena
As a code of conduct for the PLA, the revised regulations are further expected to emphasize combat effectiveness as the military’s top priority.
Implications of TTP-Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group Competition for Pakistan’s Internal Security
By Abdul Basit
So far, these groups have not clashed violently. This could change, leading to their weakening.
China’s Live-Fire Exercises Between Australia and New Zealand Spark Soul-Searching
By Donald R. Rothwell
China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and New Zealand so worried?
China’s 6th-Generation Fighter: Potential Game Changer for Air Superiority in Asia?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China is signaling technological prowess and a readiness to reshape regional security architectures.
Philippines Removed From Watchdog’s Money-laundering ‘Grey List’
By Sebastian Strangio
The Financial Action Task Force has also added Laos and Nepal to its list of nations subject to "increased monitoring."
Thai, Cambodian Police Rescue 215 Trafficked Scam Workers
By Sebastian Strangio
The raid in the Cambodian border town of Poipet follows Bangkok's crackdown on scamming operations along the Thailand-Myanmar border.
Can ‘Digital Tuvalu’ Survive a Cyberattack?
By John Augé
The Pacific Islands are vulnerable to cyberattacks – perhaps none more so than Tuvalu, which aims to become the first digital nation.
Why China’s New ‘Special Barges’ Are a Worrying Sign for Taiwan
By Jhih-Siang Liu and Yuan-Chou Jing
The new vessels, a prime example of China’s civil-military fusion strategy, aim to enhance the PLA’s amphibious landing operations.
DeepSeek and the AI Competition
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What does American anxiety over DeepSeek reveal about the state of US-China competition in AI?
Trump Wants Nuclear Arms Control Talks With China and Russia. Here’s Where to Start.
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo
Forget denuclearization – first, talk about not resuming nuclear testing.