Defense

China’s 2025 Security Doctrine: Holism in Rhetoric, Militarism in Practice?

**Tweet:** China’s 2025 Security White Paper talks “people-first” and “shared peace”—but behind the rhetoric lies a militarized, surveillance-heavy state vision. Holism in words, hard power in action.

Dragon at the Door: Recalibrating India’s Military Might in the Shadow of the Pakistan-China Alliance

India faces a serious two-front threat as Pakistan leverages advanced Chinese military tech. The recent air battle exposed key weaknesses. Urgent reforms in doctrine, tech, and alliances are now critical.

Long Reach, High Stakes: Why South Korea Must Urgently Build a Long-Range Air-to-Air Capability

Longer reach wins the skies. South Korea must urgently close its air-to-air missile gap—or risk falling behind rivals like China and allies like Japan. Delay isn’t just dangerous—it’s strategic surrender.

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...

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...

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Dynastic Politics and Governance Crisis in Southeast Asia: The Case of Thailand and Cambodia

From Bangkok to Phnom Penh, power is becoming a family affair. The rise of dynasties in Thailand and Cambodia signals a retreat from meritocracy—eroding democratic institutions and blurring the line between state and bloodline.

Why a Humanitarian Corridor into Rakhine Could Be a Risky Move for Bangladesh

A humanitarian corridor into Rakhine may look noble—but for Bangladesh, it risks security blowback, geopolitical entanglement, and sovereignty loss. Without guarantees, it could do more harm than good for Rohingya and Dhaka alike.

Prabowo’s Russia Visit: The Key Outcomes

Prabowo skips G7 for Russia’s Davos. Signs $2.29B investment deal with Putin, backs BRICS vision. Jakarta’s message: Indonesia isn’t picking sides—but it won’t be sidelined in the new world order.

Chairman Kim Jong Un’s Children: North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons

"I don’t want my children to carry the nuclear weapon on their backs their whole lives,” Kim told Pompeo. His words hint at a deal: if survival is secured, denuclearization may no longer be unthinkable.

Bomb First, Justify Later: Iran’s Strategic Dilemma Under Israeli Hegemony

Israel’s June 13 blitz on Iran wasn’t self-defense—it was a ruthless display of unchecked power. Civilians, scientists, sovereignty—all burned. With U.S. cover and global silence, Israel now bombs with impunity. Who’s the real threat?