Topic
Security
China Won’t Invade Taiwan – For Now
By Philip Hou
China is turning inwards, the U.S. is building deterrence, and Taiwan is committed to maintaining the status quo – all these factors will help keep the peace.
What’s Next for the South Korea-UK Relationship?
By Francis Shin
The Downing Street Accord could be the start of an enduring security relationship that would benefit Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Pacific Island Countries’ Seesawing Security Diplomacy
By Corey Lee Bell
Security cooperation with China and Australia is far from a zero-sum game.
What’s the Buzz at the India-Bangladesh Border Fence?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
India has decided to install beehives along its eastern frontier to curb infiltration and deter smugglers and traffickers.
Laos Deports 462 Chinese Nationals as Scamming Crackdown Spreads
By Sebastian Strangio
Under pressure from China, mainland Southeast Asian governments are finally taking action against the region's cyberscam scourge. But will it be enough?
Nepal Seeks Return of Citizens Killed With Russian Army
By Catherine Putz
Kathmandu has urged Russia to discourage the recruitment of its citizens, drawn to the conflict in Ukraine with promises of payment.
The Nuclear Shadows of the Russia-Ukraine War: A Chinese Perspective
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
How are Chinese strategists viewing the debate over tactical nuclear use and escalation in the Ukraine war?
CSTO Issues Belated Declaration After Minsk Summit
By Catherine Putz
The foreign ministers of the CSTO, of which Russia is a member, without apparent irony put out a statement that says “no state should ensure its security at the expense of the security of other states.”
No, China Is Not Intervening in Myanmar’s Civil War
By Nian Peng
Contrary to some speculation, Beijing is not supporting the ongoing rebel offensive in Shan State.
NASA Chief in India: Big Fillip to India-US Space Agenda
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
There appears to be a near perfect alignment of the stars for the Indian and U.S. space agencies to collaborate under.
Philippines Calls Out China For ‘Swarming’ Disputed Reef
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident is the latest in a string of assertive Chinese actions in waters claimed by Beijing and Manila.
IS Militants Claim Responsibility For Southern Philippines Bombing
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack on a Catholic mass at Mindanao State University killed four people and injured at least 50 others.