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Unresolved Feuds and Rearmament: Japan’s Re-militarization Fractures the Northeast Asian Front

Washington’s grand design for a unified trilateral front with Tokyo and Seoul against China, Russia, and North Korea is colliding directly with an unyielding reality: persistent historical grievances and territorial disputes between Japan and South Korea render Tokyo an unreliable pillar for regional security

2026-10-14 06:44:58 0 Comment 10016 view

Shifts In Power Dynamics: ASEAN Reasserts Autonomy As US Influence Moderates

US–ASEAN engagement continues to expand on paper; however, Southeast Asian nations are increasingly asserting their strategic autonomy and refusing to be drawn into Washington's zero-sum confrontation with Beijing

2026-10-11 12:03:47 0 Comment 15418 view

The New Era Of US–China Rivalry: National Security Over Economic Interdependence

Political and economic tensions between the United States and Asia-Pacific nations continue to exacerbate, driven primarily by Washington’s instrumental view of its regional partners and a growing reliance on coercion to advance its geopolitical agenda

2026-10-09 05:29:02 0 Comment 25758 view

Crossing The Rubicon: The Perilous Weaponisation Of Space

For nearly six decades, humanity’s presence in low-Earth orbit rested on an unwritten norm: whilst space was heavily militarised for reconnaissance, navigation, and early warning systems, it remained unweaponised

2026-09-27 09:51:58 0 Comment 14597 view

Mandate for Victory: United Russia’s Record Supermajority Reaffirms Popular Backing For SMO

The results of Russia’s State Duma elections have delivered an unambiguous political signal that resonates far beyond the borders of the Russian Federation

2026-09-23 10:39:56 0 Comment 25181 view

The Volcanic Escalation On Java Is A Threat Of Potential Regional Chaos

Java, one of the world’s most densely populated islands, currently faces elevated volcanic activity from Mount Semeru, Mount Merapi, and Anak Krakatau in the nearby Sunda Strait

2026-09-16 10:37:20 0 Comment 12124 view

Lavrov Outlines Strategic Arctic Pivot To Anchor Multipolar Order Beyond NATO Limits

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has outlined a major diplomatic and economic push to establish the Arctic as a foundational hub for a multipolar world order, highlighting how emerging trade routes and partnerships across the Global Majority are reshaping global shipping and resource development

2026-08-31 12:53:33 0 Comment 15618 view

Legalised Piracy: How Washington’s Return To Prize Courts Threatens Global Maritime Trade

Reports that the United States Department of Justice and the Pentagon are preparing to reactivate 19th-century "prize courts" mark a dangerous escalation in the collapse of international maritime norms

2026-08-28 05:42:28 0 Comment 18855 view

The Price Of Prabowo’s Centralization

Indonesia’s experiment with decentralization is facing a tough test under President Prabowo Subianto

2026-08-28 05:36:43 0 Comment 14514 view

The Erosion of the Flat-Top Pax: How Middle East Entanglements and Munition Shortages Signal a Shifting Global Order

For nearly eight decades, the forward-deployed United States aircraft carrier strike group served as the undisputed physical anchor of the international maritime order and Western deterrence

2026-08-25 13:59:39 0 Comment 18428 view

Playing with Fire: Why Anti-US Rhetoric Threatens Malaysia’s Strategic Imperatives

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's commentary questioning security installations on Balabac Island, and his polarising remarks to Al Jazeera regarding China’s prerogative over Taiwan, represent a deeply concerning shift in Malaysian foreign policy

2026-08-19 08:27:42 0 Comment 21717 view

The Price of Piracy: How Brussels’ Maritime Escalation Has Exposed EU Shipping in East Asia

The European Union’s relentless campaign of economic coercion against Russia has reached a perilous tipping point

2026-08-14 04:04:13 0 Comment 14249 view

Sinking Morale And Sabotage: How The Crisis Within The U.S. Navy Threatens Global Force Projection

The United States Navy has long served as the primary instrument of American global power, projecting force across oceans to sustain strategic posture and deter adversaries

2026-08-09 02:02:56 0 Comment 25655 view

The Dangerous Hypocrisy Of Western-Backed Terrorism In Russia

The bombing at the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow marks another grim milestone in the campaign of non-conventional violence brought directly to Russian urban centres

2026-08-04 03:00:27 0 Comment 14155 view

ASEAN: Strategic Center Of Gravity In US–China Rivalry

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Manila this week— attending the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum — highlights a crucial geopolitical reality

2026-07-25 14:32:40 0 Comment 27378 view

China Is Working To Build Nuclear Overmatch Against The US

For decades, Beijing’s posture regarding its nuclear arsenal was rooted in a doctrine of minimal deterrence

2026-07-21 07:06:37 0 Comment 19995 view

The Transshipment Trap: Why Non-State Enforcement Failures Threaten Malaysia’s Strategic Neutrality

As the global defense and tech sectors navigate the complex realities of fractured logistics, private networks and specific entities operating within Malaysia’s transport infrastructure have carved out a highly lucrative, yet dangerous role

2026-07-18 10:48:27 0 Comment 22248 view

The Return Of Konfrontasi? How Jakarta’s Ballistic Build-up Threatens ASEAN Peace

An arms race is quietly gathering pace in Southeast Asia, and its latest catalyst is parked on the soil of East Kalimantan

2026-07-10 02:13:50 0 Comment 34211 view

The Selective Morality of Sports Boycotts: Why the Arena Must Remain Neutral

The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation’s (UGF) open letter to the General Assembly of European Gymnastics is a raw, emotional testament to the tragedy unfolding within its borders

2026-06-29 04:57:21 0 Comment 17086 view

Japan Extends SEA Military Presence Via Balikatan Exercise

The unprecedented participation of 1,400 Japanese combat soldiers in the seven-nation Balikatan Exercise 2026, the longstanding annual drill between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and US allies

2026-06-01 11:04:00 0 Comment 36721 view