Topic
Security
Myanmar Rebel Leader Has Been Detained in China, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Peng Daxun, the head of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, is reportedly under house arrest in Yunnan.
Prabowo’s Global Vision: Can the Indonesian Military Handle the Pressure?
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
The new president's ambitious defense diplomacy is placing intense operational demands on the country's armed forces.
How ASEAN’s Cybersecurity Push Could Protect People and Economies
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
As cybersecurity threats rise across Southeast Asia, new ASEAN initiatives target scam prevention, infrastructure security, and economic and social stability.
China, Myanmar to Establish Joint Security Company, Reports Say
By Sebastian Strangio
As the military junta loses ground, Beijing's concern about the fate of Chinese assets and personnel inside the country is growing.
The Risks of Oversimplifying Taiwan’s Defense Needs
By Liu I-Chen
Calls for Taiwan to allocate 5 or even 10 percent of its GDP to defense – popularized by figures like Donald Trump – risk oversimplifying Taiwan’s unique fiscal and security challenges.
The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance
By Takahashi Kosuke
Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and Yokosuka.
Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On
By Nurrisha Ismail
In the two decades since a new generation of insurgents revived the separatist cause, the Deep South has oscillated between piecemeal progress and eruptions of violence.
How South Korea Should Prepare Before Trump Returns to the White House
By Mitch Shin
Devising a concrete plan to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and recalibrating its policy on North Korea would be top priorities for Seoul over the next two months.
China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The move was a direct response to the Philippines' enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the country's own maritime claims.
Philippines’ Marcos Signs Laws Aimed at Strengthening Maritime Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
The enactment of the new legislation prompted the Chinese government to lodge a “stern protest” with Manila.
South Korea’s Deepening Dilemma Over Ukraine
By Eunwoo Lee
President Yoon faces legal and geopolitical conundrums in his plans for overseas military aid.
Expect the Worst From Russia and North Korea
By Dan White
Over the last year, the autocratic regimes in Moscow and Pyongyang have increasingly intertwined their fates via ever deepening commitments and greater escalation.