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Security
New Indonesian Military Chief Downplays Extent of Papua Conflict
By Sebastian Strangio
The past few years have seen growing numbers of violent incidents in the eastern region, home to a long-running separatist insurgency.
No, Mauritius Will Not Give China a Military Base on the Chagos Islands
By Peter Harris
Fears of China occupying Diego Garcia have no basis in reality and should not be a pretext for Britain retaining control of the islands.
Kim Yo Jong Slams South Korean Experts’ Analysis of North Korea’s Missile Tests
By Mitch Shin
After South Korean experts criticized the capabilities of the North’s tested reconnaissance satellite, Kim Yo Jong published a statement rejecting their analysis.
Discussing an Eventful 2022 in Central Asia With Bruce Pannier
By Catherine Putz
Protests, unrest, war, and worry defined 2022 in Central Asia.
India’s Controversial Data Protection Bill
By Kavita Chowdhury
Among its contentious clauses is one that grants blanket exemption to central investigative agencies on the grounds of national security.
Hyderabad Symbolizes India’s Embrace of Surveillance, Facial Recognition Tech
By Rishabh R, Jain
India’s National Crime Records Bureau is building what could be among the world's largest facial recognition systems.
Thai Navy Searching for 31 Missing Sailors After Ship Sank
By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul
Survivors described chaotic scenes as the HTMS Sukhothai went down in rough seas in the Gulf of Thailand.
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles as Part of Military Satellite Test
By Mitch Shin
A day after it launched two MRBMs, North Korea confirmed that it was an important test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite.
Why an ASAT Test Ban Is Important
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Continued peace and access to outer space is not a given if current trends of space weaponization continue.
Pakistani Taliban Overpower Guards, Seize Police Center
By Riaz Khan and Munir Ahmed
In addition to taking around ten policemen hostage, the militants have snatched weapons and taken control of the facility in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Japan’s Major Turning Point on Defense Policy
By Takahashi Kosuke
Three new security documents prepared by the Kishida administration mark a new era in Japan’s post-war security strategy.
The Tawang Clash: The View From China
By Hemant Adlakha
Various Chinese media reports on the Tawang clash suggest that Beijing is determined to accelerate the frequency of border standoffs.