Russia’s 2024 Budget Shows It’s Planning for a Long War in Ukraine
The Russian government has announced its proposed budget for 2024. For the first time in modern history, the country is set to spend 6...
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...
The real issue is not about Ukraine – it is NATO and Russia
So long as Volodymyr Zelensky is President of Ukraine it is a waste of time and effort to try and get a peace agreement...
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...
Rights violations worsen South Sudan political environment
South Sudan’s political journey out of transition government could be harmed by a continual rights violation including repression of the media. And as the...
A second war could easily erupt in Europe — while everyone’s distracted by Ukraine
Now in its 20th month, the war in Ukraine remains the prime focus of Western powers looking to help Kyiv restore its territorial integrity....
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...
The realists vs idealists Brussels battle on Ukraine’s EU accession
The formal granting of any EU accession status is seen as a crucial milestone in Kyiv’s path towards Europe. But in reality even the...