From Crossbows to Nuclear Weapons: Arms Control in an Imperfect World
History shows that effective arms control grows out of practicality, patience, and diplomacy – not blanket bans that ignore the very real security demands of states.
Perpetual Stalemate? Outlook Remains Bleak in Myanmar Civil War
Despite Operation 1027, odds of a breakthrough remain slim as the Myanmar civil war enters its third year.
Israel’s Escalation with Hezbollah: Possible Scenarios
Exploring the destructive regional potential of a Hezbollah-Israel conflict, and what has kept such a conflict from breaking out so far.
Backgrounder: Ethnic Armies in Myanmar Civil War
A run-down of ethnic armies in Myanmar, along with other organizations and militias currently engaged in the civil war.
Japan’s Indo-Pacific Security Waiting Game in Cambodia
Amid high-profile port calls from MSDF destroyers in Cambodia, it’s important to differentiate what is tangible in terms of a potential geopolitical shift, from what is merely an exercise in optics.
A Neutral Ukraine Is Not the Answer
While the outcome of the Ukraine war remains largely unknowable, one thing that seems certain is that it’s unlikely to involve Ukrainian neutrality.
The Rise of Ethnic Armies in Myanmar’s Civil War
An unprecedented alliance between ethnic armies and the Burman mainstream could prove a game-changer in Myanmar, a country long mired in civil strife.
Examining Trump’s Calls for Defense Spending in Europe
Trump is once again taking aim at NATO, but unlike in 2016, many NATO members are now meeting their defense targets.
Guyana’s Rise and Caribbean Regionalism: Point of Friction or Rallying Point?
Venezuela’s ongoing military build-up near Essequibo represents a major test of CARICOM’s diplomatic cohesion.
Red Sea Houthi Attacks Demand a Strategy Against Iran
The threat to maritime shipping represented by Red Sea Houthi attacks cannot be fully mitigated without a region-wide strategy aimed at the regime’s backers in Tehran.