Arctic Showdown: Global Power Struggles & ASEAN’s Stake in the Ice
Historical Context and Evolution of Arctic Geopolitics
As the Arctic ice melts at an unprecedented rate, a new geopolitical chessboard emerges at the top of...
Cross-Border Health Threats in Conflict Zones: Public Health Diplomacy for Regional Stability
In war-torn regions of the world, usually healthcare is one of the first to be affected, leading to terrible consequences for affected populations. Disease...
Military Spending: A Ticking Fiscal Time Bomb?
In an era marked by global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical alliances, nations continue to expand their defense budgets, often at the expense of other...
Surging Arms Stockpile in Southeast Asia: Preparation for War?
Defense spending in the Southeast Asia (SEA) has been experiencing an upward trajectory during the last decade amidst the escalating rivalry between the United...
The Moldovan Military: Modernization, Education and Peacekeeping
As the war in Ukraine approaches another anniversary, many European governments are engaged in military modernization programs, expanding their defense budgets and also continuing...
US Retreat and China’s Ascent at the 2025 Munich Security Conference
The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in 2025 took place amid a world that is becoming more fragmented, with the decline of American hegemony...
Trump-Modi Arms Deal: A New Arms Race in South Asia?
In a landmark development poised to redefine geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have unveiled...
Strengthening Maritime Defence: Indonesia’s PPA Vessels and the Future of Naval Power
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding...
Secure Seas, Prosperous Future: The Vision Behind AMAN-25
The AMAN (Urdu word for "peace") exercise series, initiated in 2007 with a slogan of “Together for Peace”, has grown in scope and participation...
Wings of War: The Indian Army’s Push for Aerial Dominance Through Helicopter Modernisation
In the unforgiving terrain of Ladakh, where sub-zero temperatures and thin air challenge even the toughest soldiers, helicopters are not just assets—they are lifelines....