Indo-Pacific

What the Cuban Missile Crisis Teaches Us About Preventing War in the Taiwan Strait

The Cuban Missile Crisis shows war is often avoided not by deterrence alone, but by restraint, communication, and exit strategies. These lessons are vital as US–China rivalry sharpens across the Taiwan Strait.

The Heartland vs. the Rimland: Decoding India and China’s Indian Ocean Rivalry

Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways.

New Mission, Persistent Challenges, and Evolving Paradigms: The Transformation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

The AFP’s final modernization phase marks a bold shift—new missions, tougher challenges, and evolving defense paradigms. As tensions rise, sustaining reforms and credible deterrence becomes vital for the Philippines’ security future.

When Will China Use Force against Taiwan?

The Chinese government regards the unification of Taiwan is a vital part of “China Dream.” From the beginning, CCP’s main challenge was to unify Taiwan....

How Long Would North Korea Last in a War?

It is a hard question to answer. In World War I and World War II, axis powers thought that wars would be short and...

Are America and China Destined for War?

A Calculated or deliberate naval war between the United States and China is unlikely considering the current geopolitical dynamics; but misperceptions, misinformation, miscalculations or...

Taiwan: Asia’s Next Geopolitical Flashpoint?

China maintains that Taiwan was always a part of China and it would unify Taiwan, if necessary by military means. War can break out...

East Asia under the Shadow of a Second Korean War

The possibility of an unwanted or accidental confrontation between the United States and North Korea heightens the fear of a nuclear Armageddon. Mercurial nature...

A Radical Perspective to East Asian Security

The next great game of geopolitics will be staged in the theater of East Asia and the Western Pacific. Since the end of the...

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Greenland, and the Arctic Turn in U.S. Policy

Greenland is no longer just a partner—it’s a test. U.S. appointments signal an Arctic turn from consent to power, forcing Denmark, Europe, and Nuuk to defend self-determination against strategic coercion.

The Conflict between Cambodia and Thailand: A Crisis with Domestic Roots

Cambodia–Thailand tensions aren’t just about borders. They reflect domestic politics: an unstable but real Thai democracy versus Cambodia’s entrenched autocracy.

Syria 2.0? Mali and Russia’s Failed ‘Syrian Model’

Syria 2.0 in Mali? Russia’s feared “Syrian model” is failing fast. Bamako blockaded, mercenaries ambushed, rebels advancing. The myth of Moscow’s ruthless counterinsurgency prowess is melting under Sahel realities.

Building the New Silk Artery: Kazakhstan’s Expanding Role in Eurasian Logistics

Kazakhstan is turning the Middle Corridor into Eurasia’s new silk artery—faster, safer Europe–Asia trade, backed by major finance, private logistics, and rising geopolitical relevance beyond northern routes.

U.S. Leftover Weapons and the Taliban’s Legacy

U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.