Topic
Security
Can the US Be a Weapons Supplier to Central Asia?
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
The United States' footprint in the Central Asian arms market is minimal, but the State Department believes this situation could change in the future.
Debating Victimhood: The Complexities of Forced Criminality in Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds
By Jacob Sims
Tens of thousands of people have been trafficked and abused by the region's scam syndicates, but governments are often reluctant to recognize them as "victims."
Chinese Demand for Rosewood Empowers Some of Africa’s Deadliest Terrorist Groups
By Adam Rousselle
Chinese smuggling rings have been instrumental in the illegal trafficking of rosewood. They also provide support to terrorist groups in West Africa and Mozambique.
Trump and Great Power Competition in the Pacific Islands
By Ned Talbot
From climate change to security cooperation, the decisive election victory of former President Donald Trump will have important consequences for Pacific Island nations.
Draconian Counter-Insurgency Law Reimposed in Parts of Disturbed Manipur
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Manipur’s Meitei-dominated Imphal valley has erupted in protests against the imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.
Sino-Pakistani Counterterrorism Collaboration Grows
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan may seek China's assistance in exerting pressure on Baloch militant sanctuaries located in Afghanistan.
Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand
By Tita Sanglee
The force has plans to rename itself the Royal Thai Air and Space Force, a recognition of the growing significance of the space domain.
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Has a Chance to Remake the Military For a New Era
By Rahmad Budi Harto
Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin comes to office with a wealth of experience, but will face stiff challenges in implementing President Prabowo Subianto's vision.
Myanmar Resistance Group Says It Is Willing to Negotiate With Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The Ta'ang National Liberation Army is one of several rebel groups that have inflicted serious defeats on the Myanmar military over the past year.
Escalating Militant Violence in Pakistan
By Abdul Basit
So far in November, Pakistan has suffered around 89 terrorist attacks, including five suicide bombings, which left 298 people dead.
America First, Again: US-China Relations and the Second Trump Administration
By Ankit Panda
Where does the U.S.-China relationship go from here?
The Australia-Japan-US Trilateral: Forming Collective Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
By Hiroshi Nakatani
Any direct deterrent contribution – meaning participation in high-end military operations – will arguably stem from these long-standing and increasingly united U.S. allies.