Topic
Security
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.
Philippines on Cusp of Major Defense Pacts with New Zealand, Canada
By Sebastian Strangio
The planned visiting forces agreements reflect Manila's efforts to broaden and deepen its defense partnerships in the face of growing Chinese pressure.
China’s Navy Steps up Its Peace Ark Diplomacy
By Lea Thome
China is increasingly using humanitarian tools to increase its maritime presence abroad.
Will Kim Jong Un Meet Trump Again?
By Mitch Shin
Pyongyang has made clear its nuclear weapons are no longer negotiable but its strategy can be recalibrated depending on Washington’s approach.
ASEAN Dithers as Scam Syndicates in Myanmar Bypass Thai Energy Cuts
By Luke Hunt
Lao power, generators, and smuggled diesel continue to power the region's organized crime.
Between Opportunity and Constraint: Recent Developments in Indonesia-France Security Ties
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
The current global uncertainties are pushing the two nations into closer strategic alignment.
Indonesia’s Interest in India’s BrahMos: More Than Just a Missile Deal
By Risyad Sadzikri and Alfa Yoga Amadeus Daryana
In addition to supporting the modernization of the Indonesian Navy, the possible BrahMos deal could also open a new era of cooperation between the two nations.
Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump
By David M. Andrews
The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.