Security & Conflict
The Power of Not Reporting: Silence as Strategic Communication
In a day and age dominated by nonstop information flows, it would appear as an oddity to remain silent. Governments are tweeting about policy...
Missile Shield Under Strain: Can Israel keep up with Iran’s Barrage?
As the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran enters its third week, questions are mounting about whether Israel’s advanced air defence systems can sustain the pace...
Sinking of IRIS Dena bringing Net Security Provider’s Security in Question
IRIS Dena did not sink alone; with it sank India’s ambition of being a Net Security Provider in the Indian Ocean Region. Islamic Republic...
The Pacific-Middle East Axis: Examining the Parallel Military Expansions of China and the U.S.
China and its People's Liberation Army have developed an ambitious military strategy for comprehensive military modernization, beginning with the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This...
How China Sees the U.S. Terror Designation of Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood—and Its Impact on the Iran Conflict
China has not officially announced a detailed position on the United States' designation of the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a terrorist organization. However,...
Japan eyes role in Trump missile shield
Japan plans to inform the United States next week that it intends to join the “Golden Dome” missile defence initiative proposed by Donald Trump,...
$14B Taiwan arms deal awaits Trump’s Approval
A major U.S. weapons package for Taiwan worth about 14 billion dollars is awaiting approval from Donald Trump and could be announced after his...
From Patrols to Pacts: Is China Building the Middle East’s Next Military Alliance?
China seeks to bolster its influence in the Gulf and diminish the American military presence through its military bases scattered across the Gulf region...
Indian Ocean in focus as torpedoes make a comeback in naval combat after 44 years
Four days after the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. torpedoed an Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka’s coast, killing at least 87 Iranian...
El-Sisi’s views on the U.S.–Israeli War with Iran and their Alignment with Xi Jinping’s Multipolar Vision
Chinese intelligence agencies and strategic circles in Beijing value Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's speeches before Egyptian military and security academies and institutions, in...