Defense
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...
From the Durand Line to the Persian Gulf: Pakistan’s Security Test in a Fragmenting Region
In the case of Pakistan, geography has been a curse and a blessing at the same time. The nation is at the crossroads of...
China’s Iran Strategy: A Proxy Laboratory for War with America
Following the US-Israeli military attacks on Iran, China is attempting to implement a “regime destruction strategy” in Iran. This strategy relies on understanding US...
Iran Strikes Could Nudge North Korea Back to the Negotiating Table with Trump
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are sending reverberations far beyond the Middle East. Experts suggest the...
Hezbollah Strikes Israel, Beirut Bombed as Lebanon’s Leaders Push Back
The fragile calm between Hezbollah and Israel collapsed overnight as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward northern Israel, declaring the attack retaliation for the...
Canada and the Golden Dome Debate: Why Lessons from Europe and South Korea Matter Now
For much of the post–Cold War era, missile defense remained a marginal issue in Canada’s strategic discussion. Ottawa’s decision not to participate in US-led...
Beijing’s Red Line: Can China Defend Iran Without Going to War With America?
In light of the large-scale attack launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, China adopted a stance focused...
The Iranian Missile Threat: Capabilities, Range, and Strategy
The United States and Israel began strikes on Iran, initiating a new conflict that President Donald Trump claimed would address security issues for the...
Inside Israel’s Missile Shield: The Multi-Layered Defence Built to Counter Iran
As tensions between Israel and Iran periodically escalate, Israel has developed one of the world’s most sophisticated multi-layered air defence networks to counter ballistic...
Pakistan Declares “Open War” After Strikes on Afghan Cities
Pakistan has launched air-to-ground missile strikes on targets in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, marking one of the most serious escalations with Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities...