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Counter Terrorism

Terrorist groups increasingly targeting youths, Singapore a ‘prized target’

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
June 21, 2023
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3 min

Terrorist groups have been increasingly targeting youths, with Singapore considered a “prized target”, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday (Jun 21). Speaking...

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US and China hold top-level talks, but their rivalry remains unchecked

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
June 20, 2023
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4 min

The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked...

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Featured

How the War in Ukraine Impacting Security in the Indo-Pacific

Posted byby Marc Dubois
June 20, 2023
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6 min

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....

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As NATO increases Asia outreach, questions hang over the nature of its role

Posted byby Marie Corrie
June 20, 2023
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6 min

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...

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Tajikistan: Decree bans funerals for alleged “terrorists”, denies relatives bodies

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
June 19, 2023
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4 min

On 28 April, President Emomali Rahmon who has ruled Tajikistan since 1992 signed into law a Decree imposing the Procedure for “burying the bodies...

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News

Political impasse is over as Thailand clears poll results, paving way for new government to be led by Pita Limjaroenrat

Posted byby Michael Becker
June 19, 2023
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2 min

BANGKOK, June 19 — Thailand has moved a step closer to breaking the political impasse after last month’s election, with the poll body endorsing...

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Indonesia may have used Israeli malware to spy on political opponents

Posted byby Marie Corrie
June 14, 2023
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3 min

A whistle-blowing service said Monday it found evidence that Indonesian state agencies have been using Israel-made spyware that can hack into phones and turn...

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Defense

All talk, no dialogue on Asia security

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
June 13, 2023
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4 min

The International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s largest security conference, earlier this month wrapped up its annual meeting in Singapore. The context...

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Counter Terrorism

Afghanistan-based extremists spark terror fears in Central Asia

Posted byby Marie Corrie
June 10, 2023
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3 min

The killing of two suspected militants by Tajikistan’s security forces is fanning fresh worries in Central Asia over the Taliban’s ability to prevent attacks...

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Stop Worrying About Chinese Hegemony in Asia

Posted byby Michael Becker
June 7, 2023
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8 min

U.S. fears are not only irrational—they’re a potential self-fulfilling prophecy. The United States and its Asian partners want to maintain a balance of power...