Trump Won’t Bring Radical Change to US Foreign Policy in Asia
While Trump's tone and tactics may differ from his predecessor, the underlying direction of US foreign policy in Asia is unlikely to see major changes.
India-China Border Agreement: A Tactical Step, No Strategic Reset
While the recent India-China border agreement certainly represents a diplomatic success, it does not fully address deeply rooted strategic mistrust and competition between the two powers.
Malaysia’s Defense Upgrades: Progress or Pitfall?
Recent improvements illustrate how Malaysia is determined to cement its place as an up-and-coming power in Southeast Asia and possibly beyond.
Sinwar’s Death and the Escalating Gaza Conflict
While Israel celebrated Yahya Sinwar’s death as a form of justice, the removal of the Hamas leader did little to resolve the wider dynamics fueling the Gaza conflict.
The Post-Nasrallah Era: A Seismic Shift in Lebanon’s Politics
As the conflict escalates between Hezbollah and Israel, the stage is set for Hezbollah having to finally decide whether it is a political or a military organization.
The Making of an American Autocracy: Lessons from Hungary
As Americans go to the polls on Tuesday, they should look to Hungary for a sense of what’s at stake.
Gang Violence Crisis Spreads in Caribbean
Flush with cash from North America’s drug markets, and armed by guns smuggled from the United States, drug trafficking gangs have unleashed a wave of violence in the Caribbean.
Twilight of Naval Power? Ukraine’s Drone-Powered Black Sea Strategy
Advanced militaries take note: Ukraine has blunted Russia’s considerable naval advantages in the Black Sea region, and all without a conventional navy.
US Answer to China Economic Challenge Starts at Home
Sound industrial and geopolitically-minded policy is needed to shore up US competitiveness in the face of the challenges posed by China’s economy – not tariffs.
Sea Drones Helping Ukraine Win the Battle of the Black Sea
Despite its lack of a conventional navy, Ukraine has managed to drive Russian naval vessels out of the Black Sea with a combination of missile strikes and drone warfare.