Topic
Security
Did Pakistan Really Benefit From the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan?
By Mohammad Shoaib Haidary and Amir Husein Haidary
The country celebrated the Taliban’s return to power on August 15, 2021. Two years later, has it seen any benefits?
North Korea’s Kim Orders Sharp Increase in Missile Production, Days Before South Korea-US Drills
By Hyung-jin Kim
Kim Jong Un toured factories producing tactical missiles, mobile launch platforms, armored vehicles, and artillery shells, ordering them to “drastically boost” production capacity.
Another Attack on Chinese Nationals in Pakistan Puts CPEC Back Under Scrutiny
By Asfandiyar
In recent years, Chinese projects and nationals have continuously faced terror threats across the country.
‘Wireless Wars’: How China (Almost) Came to Dominate 5G
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Pelson.
Beyond Defense: China’s Pursuit of Unorthodox Force Multipliers
By Ron Matthews and Fitriani Bintang Timur
From animal mimicry to neuroscience, there is a hidden arms race underway in areas beyond “defense,” as traditionally understood.
Growing Japan-Italy Ties Emphasize Tokyo’s Pressing Need for Assistance
By Mark S. Cogan
The European nation forms an increasingly important part of Japan's goal of consolidating its security cooperation with like-minded Western nations.
New Zealand Intelligence Agency Accuses China, Russia, and Iran of Foreign Interference
By Nick Perry
In its first public threat assessment report, the Security Intelligence Service said it was concerned about ongoing Chinese intelligence activity “in and against New Zealand.”
Why Did India Merely Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite earlier reports that India would actually participate in the Australia-U.S. led military exercise, New Delhi remained an observer of the latest iteration.
Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Rearmament
By Francisco Olmos
Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country that once wanted to do away with its armed forces, has taken significant steps to rearm itself since the deadly 2021 clashes with neighboring Tajikistan.
Navigating China-US Subsea Cable Competition
By Nathaniel Schochet and Earl Carr
China’s expanded access to and potential manipulation of underwater sea cables necessitate greater attention and joint strategy.
China-Pakistan-Iran Trilateral Security Consultation: Better Late Than Never
By Syed Basim Raza and Muhammad Shoaib
The trilateral consultation serves the interests of all parties. Why did it take so many years to launch the effort?
India Passes Data Protection Legislation in Parliament; Critics Fear Privacy Violation
By Associated Press
The legislation will limit cross-border transfer of data and provide a framework for setting up a data protection authority to ensure compliance from tech companies.