Classifications and clearances are the bricks and mortar of national security
Everyone has secrets. You don’t like Nana’s fruitcake but don’t want to tell her. That’s a secret, but it’s not classified SECRET (well, unless...
US and China hold top-level talks, but their rivalry remains unchecked
The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked...
How the War in Ukraine Impacting Security in the Indo-Pacific
The annual Shangri-La Dialogue Asia-Pacific Security Conference has traditionally been the central meeting for those interested in national security issues for the Indo-Pacific region....
As NATO increases Asia outreach, questions hang over the nature of its role
Tailored partnerships, a potential new liaison office, enhanced information-sharing — NATO is rapidly deepening engagement with its four Asia-Pacific partners, arguing that the security...
Tajikistan: Decree bans funerals for alleged “terrorists”, denies relatives bodies
On 28 April, President Emomali Rahmon who has ruled Tajikistan since 1992 signed into law a Decree imposing the Procedure for “burying the bodies...
Doha Deal Excludes Afghan Women from Political Engagement
Kabul — The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political...
How the U.K is trying to pressure other nations into arming Ukraine
When it comes to supporting Ukrainian forces, the United Kingdom is trying to coax other nations into following its lead. In the more than...
How did Europe help Syria become a bigger drug dealer than Mexico’s cartels?
Captagon, a little-known upper, creates three times more trade for Syria’s regime than the Mexican cartels combined, according to official figures. You’ve probably never...
Sinister Ties Unveiled – Taliban, Al-Qaeda and TTP, Regional Security at Stake
In a recent report published by the United Nations (UN), it highlighted the link between the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remains strong...
U.S Army secretary concerned ‘woke military’ criticism could hurt the service
For more than two years, cable news pundits and Republican lawmakers have accused the military of going ‘woke,’ a loosely defined term that refers...