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.

Warlords and PMCs: Is Russia Heading for Another 1917?

When Vladimir Putin ordered the largest invasion force in Europe since WWII to invade Ukraine, he envisioned a quick capitulation and restoration of a...

Is a Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Inevitable?

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, also known as the JCPOA was supposed to be the landmark deal between the P5+1 and Iran. A...

Aero India 2023: A Step Towards India’s Atmanirbharta

The Indian Air Force is one of the world's largest and most advanced air forces, with various capabilities. Despite its many assets, Indian Air...

Global Firepower 2023 Military Strength Ranking: A Global Comparison

Military or hard power was considered the primary source of power for states for many years. However, in the post-Cold War period, economic or...

Defence Sector Reforms Are Essential to Realize India’s Superpower Aspirations

India's defence sector got 5.94 trillion rupees ($72.6 billion) for 2023-24, in the recently presented Union Budget. Out of the total defence budget of...

US Military Presence in Manila Heats up South China Sea Rivalry

In recent years, the US and the Philippines have continued to strengthen their defense ties, which have drawn concern of China. In 2021, the...

Military Expansion: A Poison for Putin

Russia has been facing complex challenges from the outside lately. Since Moscow trapped itself in the quagmire of the war in Ukraine, the government...

How a Looming Ukrainian Offensive on Melitopol Would Have Repercussions on Putin

The Russian invasion of Ukraine to say the least has not gone according to plan the way the Kremlin envisioned it. Over 100,000 estimated...

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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?