Defense
Iran’s Ascendant Arsenal and King David’s Nuclear Slingshot
In the unfolding tapestry of Middle Eastern geopolitics, the recent escalation between Iran and Israel represents not just a bilateral confrontation but a seismic...
Why Macron Is Thinking About Western Intervention in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, initially took a more pragmatic approach to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Attempting to mitigate tensions, Macron’s numerous...
France’s Strategic Military Evolution: Balancing Autonomy and Preparedness
France's strategic culture has long been shaped by a deep-seated commitment to self-reliance and autonomy in matters of defense and security. President Emmanuel Macron's...
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...
Defence Procurement: What’s Going on in Denmark?
Given little attention in the international press, an interesting story in Denmark led to a consequential cabinet reshuffle in August, including the firing of...
Commercial Space Assets in Modern Warfare: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The Russia-Ukraine war has provided a glimpse of the future of warfare -- a future characterized by remote, high-tech combat rather than traditional man-to-man...
Russia-Ukraine Drone Warfare Intensifies
Almost 20 months into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both states have implemented various tactics and strategies to gain an edge on the battlefield. The use...
The Malabar Exercise 2023: Evolving Dynamics of QUAD in the Indo-Pacific
The Malabar 2023 naval exercises signify a notable shift in maritime relations between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States, which are also members...
Taiwan’s Purchase of the NASAMS-2: A New Move in Strengthening Defense
The change and geopolitical shifts in international relations have made the Indo-Pacific a potential theater of conflict between the global powers. The ongoing tensions...
Revisiting the Withdrawal of Bangladeshi Peacekeepers from Mali
On July 3, 2023, the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the withdrawal of Bangladeshi peacekeepers from Mali. Since the Bangladeshi peacekeeping contingent was...
Revitalising Taiwan’s Defence: Engaging Private Industry for National Security
Taiwan’s domestic defence industry plays a massive role in national defence, producing innovation after innovation despite international isolation. However, more needs to be done...
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Unveiling the Real Playbook Behind U.S. Aid in the Ukrainian Theatre
The recent approval of a substantial aid package by...
Opinion
Is There Overcapacity or Insufficient Supply in China’s New Energy?
As a developing country deeply intertwined in the global...
Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s New Legislation to Combat Domestic Violence
On April 15, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,...
Opinion
Analyzing Israel’s Calculated Response in the Shadow of Nuclear Concerns
In the ever-tense landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Israel’s...
Geopolitics
Semiconductor Diplomacy: The 21st Century Oil
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