Why democratic countries are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia
After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting...
Military Modernisation in Southeast Asia: Learning from the Russia-Ukraine War
If one were to believe the mainstream media, in response to intensifying US-China rivalry, Southeast Asia is in the midst of a frantic arms...
Central Asia’s Strained Security Architecture
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a regional military alliance in Eurasia that consists of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, and Tajikistan. The...
No Time to Lose: How Germany’s Zeitenwende in Defense Can Succeed
Germany has promised to fundamentally change its approach to defense and security. Yet, the policy so far lacks drive, focus, and strategy. Here are...
Why U.S Military Interventions Fail and What to Do About It
American soldiers have been deployed abroad almost continuously since the end of World War II. The best-known foreign interventions—in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq—were large,...
War, peace, and the international system after Ukraine
Today, when we talk about global order, we often lament the divisions inside the United Nations Security Council. This year marks the 50th anniversary...
With Ukraine war at critical junction, China takes bigger role
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is turning into a war of attrition and the defenders are facing a critical problem – they are firing more...
India to Host 9-Day Mega Military Exercise with Over 20 African Nations
New Delhi — The Indian Army will hold a nine-day mega military exercise with militaries of over 20 African countries from March 21 in...
ASEAN Response to Ukraine Crisis a Show of ‘Diplomatic Cowardice’
The crisis in Ukraine has exposed how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – once again – is divided as it fails to...
How are China’s neighbors viewing Beijing’s military plans?
At the opening of China’s rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday, outgoing Premier Li Keqiang announced an increase to the nation’s military spending, pointing to “escalating”...