Security
NATO’s Uncertain Future: Navigating the Challenges in a Changing Global Landscape
As The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) observes its 75th anniversary in Washington, The General Secretary of NATO writes that the outcome of the...
Pakistan’s Security Challenges
National security doctrines evolve gradually, shaped by institutional factors unless disrupted by drastic events. For example, the war in Ukraine has dramatically altered global...
The Rising Sun: Japan’s Strategic Re-Awakening and the Art of Balance in the Indo-Pacific
Japan's recent pivot towards a robust defense posture and its longstanding economic prowess in East Asia present a paradigm shift. Japan's defense budget for...
Lessons of a Bygone Era: Wars of Symbolism
In September, China released its new “standard map,” laying claim to most of the so-called “South China Sea,” as well as territory that it...
Myanmar Army Is in Peril but Their Capability Should Not Be Undermined
Myanmar's military junta is facing its biggest challenge since it overthrew the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Myanmar's military,...
Palestine Crisis: Arab Disunity Trivializes Anti-Semitism
Soaring beyond the horizon, where dreams take flight in the endless expanse of possibility, urging them to sleep, praying to God not to awaken...
Lessons of a Bygone Era: Deterrence, Power Projection, and “Peace Through Strength”
The United States’ phenomenal victory over the Soviet Union during the Cold War ushered in a period of tremendous optimism, driven by the unbelievable...
Can Beijing mediate an Israel Hamas ceasefire?
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, the death toll of civilians in Gaza has risen to more than 10,000, including 3,700 children....
Will Russia Withdraw from the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?
In the complex landscape of global nuclear diplomacy, Russia's contemplation of withdrawing from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) has ignited discussions that...
Integrated Deterrence amidst the U.S.-China Competition and Shifting Balance of Power in South Asia
China, an emergent economic, military, and technological giant, has started challenging the U.S. hegemony and liberal international order. The U.S. views itself a legitimate...
CTBT Conundrum: Russia’s Withdrawal and the Road to Nuclear Disarmament
The recent decision by Russian lawmakers to withdraw Russia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a significant development that warrants close attention....
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How Strategic Autonomy Played a Central Role in Modi’s Russia Visit?
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Human Rights
Rohingya Tragedy: Human Values Must Be Above All
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India’s Multi-alignment Policy and Its Response to the Ukrainian War
India’s foreign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister...
Opinion
Donald Trump-Orban Meeting and the Populist-Liberal Debate
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Southeast Asia
Indonesia Can Learn from Germany regarding Corruption Prevention and Control
Corruption is like a cancer that is eating away...