Topic
Security
How Hizb ut-Tahrir Is Exploiting the Gaza War to Revive Its Global Islamist Agenda
By Muhammad Makmun Rasyid
In Indonesia and elsewhere, anger at Israel's brutal attacks on Gaza has provided grist for the extremist mill.
The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security
By Dadang I K Mujiono
The Sea People are not relics of the past, nor are they obstacles to development.
Terrorism in Bangladesh: Political Manipulation, Ideological Roots, and Western Influence
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Interviews with individuals arrested for terrorism reveal how the issue of terrorism intertwines with West-centric narratives, ideological extremism, and the political strategies of the Awami League.
Thai Army Repatriates Around 260 Scam Victims From Eastern Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok has taken a number of recent measures to clamp down on the cyberfraud operations in the border region.
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit: Consequences for Taiwan’s Security
By Zi Yang
The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.
Indian Defense Production: Relying on Self-reliance
By Ajai Shukla
Just 1.91 percent of GDP was allocated for defense in the recent annual budget. Can India afford to buy the expensive weapons on display at Aero India 2025?
The Russia-Ukraine War Is Both Challenge and Opportunity for Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
By formalizing and regulating the deployment of its ex-soldiers as mercenaries, Sri Lanka could address economic, social, and geopolitical challenges.
Philippines Seeks to Fulfill Submarine ‘Dream’ as Part of Modernization Plan
By Sebastian Strangio
Manila has allocated nearly $2 billion for the acquisition of a submarine fleet to help defend its dispersed island geography.
A Crime Scene Near a Bangkok Monastery
By Sribala Subramanian
A political killing in the royal district occurred during peak tourist season.
Thailand Promises Further Measures Against Scam Operations in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Thai authorities say they are requesting arrest warrants for three leaders of an ethnic Karen militia believed to be harboring online scam syndicates.
North Korea Is Sending a Second Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine. Here’s Why.
By Jennifer Mathers
Pyongyang would seem to have little reason to send its own people to risk their lives in the Russia-Ukraine War. But these soldiers appear to be at the heart of the North Korea-Russia security partnership.
The Continued Threat of Online Radicalization in Malaysia
By Rueben Dass
Social media and the internet continue to be a pivotal part of the modus operandi of extremist networks operating in the country.