Topic
Security
Is China’s ‘Straddle’ on Ukraine Coming to an End?
By Michael Clarke and Matthew Sussex
Xi Jinping’s personal investment in Sino-Russian relations could produce an outcome contradictory to a purely interests-based assessment.
Foreshadowing the US Marine Corps Landing at Guam’s Camp Blaz
By Kenneth Gofigan Kuper and Leland Bettis
Metaphorical mines litter the landing site for the Marines at Camp Blaz, from a lack of preparedness to a lack of true community consent.
Is Australia’s Defense Strategy Based on a Mistaken Assumption?
By Marigold Black and Austin Wyatt
Australia can only achieve “impactful projection” if it can be sure of its neighbors' responses to any conflict scenario.
Deepfakes and Disinformation Pose a Growing Threat in Asia
By Dymples Leong
The growing commercialization of deepfakes will bring new challenges to the Asia-Pacific’s information space.
Kim Jong Un Guides North Korean Missile Launch
By Mitch Shin
Three days before the South Korea-U.S. combined military exercises kick off, North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles toward its western coast.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea, Seoul Says
By Kim Tong-hyung
The latest missile launch comes as South Korea and the U.S. prepare for large-scale military exercises, and President Yoon plans trips to both Tokyo and Washington next week.
Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan
By Muhammad Nawaz Khan
Data on the number and location of terrorist attacks in Pakistan show a concentration near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Setting Indonesia’s Navy on a Course Beyond 2024
By Gilang Kembara
The Minimum Essential Force modernization program ends next year. Does TNI-AL have a plan for what to do next?
As the Conflict Worsens, Myanmar’s Junta Arms the Populace
By Lian Bawi Thang
The military administration's recent decision to permit civilian ownership of firearms will generate further political chaos and instability.
Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions
By Jim Gomez
Manila's coast guard has taken extra efforts to document and publicize assertive Chinese behavior in the South China Sea.
The Link Between Gaming and Violent Extremism
By Rueben Dass
For years, militant groups have used video games as a means of linking supporters, spreading propaganda, and attracting youth to their cause.
Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure
By Mari Yamaguchi
The failure of Japan’s new rocket series, already long delayed, was a setback for the country’s space program.