Topic
Security
Papuan Rebels Take New Zealand Pilot Hostage in Remote Area
By Sebastian Strangio
The West Papua National Liberation Army says it holds Western countries, including New Zealand, responsible for supporting the Indonesian military.
Court Says South Korea Responsible for Vietnam War Massacre
By Kim Tong-hyung
The ruling marks the first time a South Korean court has found the government responsible for mass killings of Vietnamese civilians during the war.
North Korea Calls for Perfecting War Preparedness
By Mitch Shin
During a meeting presided over by leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea again showed its ceaseless efforts to strengthen its military capabilities.
India’s Aircraft Carriers Key to Indo-Pacific Strategy
By Ashok Sharma and David Rising
A refurbished Russian aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, will join the indigenously manufactured INS Vikrant soon to boost India’s power projection in the Indian Ocean.
Philippine Coast Guard to Bolster Its South China Sea Presence
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the PCG announced that it would increase sea patrols and overflights to defend the country's maritime claims.
What the Chinese Surveillance Balloon Incident Tells Us About US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
A U.S. F-22 shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon that lingered in U.S. territorial airspace for days. What now?
What Do We Really Know About China’s Food Security?
By Genevieve Donnellon-May and Zhang Hongzhou
Given questions about the reliability of the country's official agricultural data, it is hard to judge the state of its food security.
Focus on Human Trafficking Shifts From Cambodia to Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
Interpol proves its worth in cross-border rescue operation in the country's east.
The Chinese Spy Balloon Incident: An Urgent Need for Communication
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
There is an urgent need for standard operating procedures and open communication, especially when it comes to technology and space.
What Does International Law Say About China’s Spy Balloon and the US Response?
By Donald R. Rothwell
The incursion of the Chinese balloon tested the bounds of international law.
Flexible Enmeshment: The Philippines’ New Approach to China-US Competition
By Justin Baquisal
Marcos could be characterized as a middle ground between his predecessors – not as pro-U.S. than Aquino, but less pro-China than Duterte.
Why Even in a Crisis India May Not Block Maritime Trade With China
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The same sea lanes that China depends on serve India’s friends and partners as well.