North Korea appears to have military links with Hamas
Hamas’s attack on Israel has alarmed South Korea’s military, especially regarding North Korea’s possible involvement and Pyongyang’s potential use of similar tactics against Seoul....
Iran Plays Taiwan Card Against China
Chinese-Iranian relations emerged as a topic of discussion this week when a Senate delegation led by Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer met with Chinese...
Implications of China’s Growing Military Strength on the Global Maritime Security Order
Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a global economic powerhouse, undergoing a transformation that extends beyond its economic prowess. China’s pursuit...
Hamas’ attack is a staggering failure for Israel’s intelligence and security forces
Israel’s intelligence and security services have been called into question for failing to anticipate the large-scale attack launched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas...
Japan as a diplomatic asset to ASEAN
ASEAN members are navigating an increasingly challenging regional environment. Headwinds to global trade and finance threaten Southeast Asia’s post-pandemic economic recovery, as do the...
Middle East: What the ‘Pivot to Asia’ signifies for regional geopolitics
The word “pivot” typically refers to the central point on which a mechanism turns. While apt for machinery, it might not wholly capture the...
Japan’s struggle to sell its ideals in the Pacific
Geopolitics in the Pacific islands has become increasingly crowded and complex. With China’s growing economic and strategic influence, shifts in the regional order have...
Peak China may pose peak danger
“When bad folks have problems, they do bad things.” So said Joe Biden in August when speaking about how China was a “ticking time...
After Hardeep Singh Nijjar crisis, what India should demand next from U.S
The diplomatic crisis sparked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations against India have now run their course. Both Trudeau’s inability to back his...
Surge in Terrorism Kills More Than 700 Pakistanis
Islamabad — Militant attacks have surged in Pakistan, killing more than 700 security forces and civilians in the first nine months of the year,...