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Beyond a Budget Boost: Modernizing Taiwan’s Defense
By Holmes Liao
Taiwan’s defense challenges do not stem from a lack of spending per se but from inefficiencies in how its defense funds are allocated and utilized.
As ROK-US Drill Began, North Korea Fired Ballistic Missiles
By Mitch Shin
Pyongyang fired several ballistic missiles into the sea to confront the joint military drills between Seoul and Washington.
Why South Asian Militaries Need to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
By Mahmud Hussain
South Asian militaries need to work cooperatively to build a regional climate security strategy.
The Geopolitical Fallout of a Potential US Cyber Stand-Down
By Zi Yang
While Russia is certainly the biggest winner of a potential U.S. pause in offensive cyber operations, other U.S. adversaries, mainly China, may also capitalize on this development.
Is the United States Becoming a Hollow Maritime Power?
By Tyler Bray
U.S. maritime power increasingly risks projecting strength without the institutional agility to sustain it.
Japan’s Defense Industry Plays Catch-up
By Sarah Soh
Japan has taken steps to revitalize its flagging defense industry. Much remains to be accomplished before it can reach the goal of building a vibrant domestic defense industrial base.
The Impact of Technological Weapons in the Myanmar Conflict
By Rueben Dass and Iftekharul Bashar
Starved of outside support, resistance groups have been forced to adopt low-cost solutions to battlefield challenges.
The Logic of India’s Warship Numbers
By Ajai Shukla
In addition to their economic, constabulary, and diplomatic responsibilities, Indian warships are constantly preparing for their primary warfighting role.
The 2 Koreas Share Experience in Foreign Wars
By Scott Sigmund Gartner
Sending soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War fundamentally transformed South Korea's economy. The deployment of North Korean soldiers to the Russian-Ukraine War will likely do the same.
Could US Defense Cuts Affect Timor-Leste?
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
Trump’s policies may create uncertainties in Timor-Leste-U.S. relations, particularly in the defense realm.
China’s 6th-Generation Fighter: Potential Game Changer for Air Superiority in Asia?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China is signaling technological prowess and a readiness to reshape regional security architectures.
Trump Wants Nuclear Arms Control Talks With China and Russia. Here’s Where to Start.
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo
Forget denuclearization – first, talk about not resuming nuclear testing.
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