Topic
Security
Phishing in the South China Sea
By Sribala Subramanian
Malaysia maintains a diplomatic silence over an alleged cyberattack on a flagship offshore energy project.
Can India Revive Its Quest for Nuclear Suppliers Group Membership?
By Moksh Suri
Although China still presents an obstacle, India’s current G-20 presidency should be leveraged by policymakers to restart NSG membership talks.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Hambali?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
More than 20 years after the Bali bombings in which he allegedly played a central role, nobody quite knows what to do with a man once seen as Southeast Asia's most wanted terrorist.
Japanese Defense Firms Unveil High-energy Laser Anti-drone Weapons
By Takahashi Kosuke
MHI and KHI publicly showed off new laser systems designed to shoot down hostile UAVs.
Report: Chinese State-sponsored Hacking Group Highly Active
By David Rising
Insikt Group says RedGolf has close overlaps with groups tracked by other security companies under the names APT41 and BARIUM, suggesting a close affiliation.
China’s Weapon of Choice in Taiwan
By Chihwei Yu
While military operations spark the most attention, China prefers an easier path: spreading disinformation and fake news in Taiwan.
Kim Wants North Korea to Make More Nuclear Material for Bombs
By Kim Tong-hyung
Kim Jong Un told officials and scientists at a state nuclear weapons institute they must ramp up bomb fuel production to meet his goals to expand his nuclear arsenal “exponentially.”
South Korea’s ‘Three Axis’ Defense System Is in Trouble
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
As deterrence by denial becomes less feasible, South Korea must double down on “Korean Massive Punishment and Retaliation.”
Vietnamese, Chinese Vessels in Close South China Sea Encounter
By Sebastian Strangio
According to navigation data, a Vietnamese Fisheries Surveillance vessel and Chinese Coast Guard ship came within 10 meters of each other.
North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs Amid South Korea-US Marine Drills
By Mitch Shin
North Korea continued launching ballistic missiles as South Korea and the United States carried out their large-scale Ssangyong exercise.
North Korea Says It Tested New Underwater Nuclear Attack System
By Mitch Shin
North Korea said it tested a new “unmanned underwater nuclear attack craft” as the South Korea-U.S. drills drew to a close.
Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington
By Sebastian Strangio
The rapid warming of relations with the U.S. has prompted warnings from Beijing, and domestic political pushback.