Taiwan’s Han Kuang Military Exercises Signal Shifting Defense Priorities
Recent defense policy documents and the Han Kuang military exercises signal an evolution in military tactics as Taiwan begins preparing for an asymmetric conflict in and around the main island.
South Korean Elections: A New Brand of Conservatism
Exploring the political and economic impacts of recent elections in South Korea.
The Trump Administration ‘Gets Tough’ on North Korea
Vice President Pence’s hints of MOAB and Tomahawk strikes overlook the fact that North Korea is nothing like Syria.
Dictators, Democracy, and Almighty Oil in the MENA Region
Western states would prefer to deal with dictatorships to shore up their energy security.
The Trouble with Germanwings Flight 9525
There may be more to the story of Germanwings Flight 9525 than what appears in the mainstream media.
The West Must Provide Security Guarantees to Ukraine
Only through the provision of post-war security guarantees to Ukraine can the war start to come to an end.
Is South India in the Crosshairs of Islamic State?
A belated claim of two unsuccessful bombings suggest desperation on the part of Islamic State, but the terrorist group remains a threat.
Nicaragua and COVID-19: A Crisis with No Way Out
Most Nicaraguans agree that the Ortega regime has failed in its COVID-19 response, but don’t expect a political earthquake next year.
The Rise, Dominance, and Decline of Thailand’s Monarchy
To understand the demands of student protesters in Thailand, one must first understand the royalist-military compact that has dominated the country’s politics for decades.
Japan Wades into Foreign Defense Assistance
Tokyo is starting to provide defense assistance along the same lines as development aid, but the weapons come with strings attached.