Security & Conflict
The Ambiguity Trap: When Strategic Signals Become Systemic Perturbations
On March 31, five weeks into an active war, Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and articulated what he presented as a...
Ukraine’s Drone Strategy Wins Allies, but the Real Test Begins
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is using Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare to secure diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle East and Europe, enhancing Ukraine's...
Inside Ukraine’s strategy to defeat Shahed attack drones
In a foggy field in northeastern Ukraine, four soldiers monitor red and yellow dots on a screen in a van, equipped with interceptor drones...
Why Subsea Cables in Hormuz Are at Risk in the Iran War
Iran has raised concerns about the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz, which are crucial for the region's digital economy. This...
The insurgencies challenging Mali’s military-led government
Mali's government is facing difficulties in maintaining power following coordinated attacks by insurgents which killed the defense minister and targeted the main army base...
Chinese Analysis of the Trump Assassination Attempt at WH Correspondents’ Dinner
Chinese media outlets, think tanks, and intelligence agencies commented on the assassination attempt against US President Trump, highlighting the sound of gunfire at the...
Digital Shadow Wars: Terrorism 2.0 in the Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is conquering the world by replacing traditional techniques and labor with modern strategies and techniques. It is transforming every sector by...
The role of the Bureau 9 of the Chinese MSS in monitoring Vatican activities in Taiwan
Bureau 9 in China, following the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), also known as the Anti-Defection and Counter-Surveillance Bureau, is one of the...
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Puts Trump’s Security Back in the Spotlight
The shooting of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night has raised concerns about the safety of...
Will the Iran War Undermine America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy?
America has engaged in yet another war in the Middle East through Operation Epic Fury, which began with the airstrikes on Iran on February...