Security & Conflict
Are Terrorist Networks Entering a New Era of Cooperation?
For much of the modern era, terrorist organizations have been understood through the prism of ideology. Ethno nationalist insurgencies have pursued territorial autonomy, while...
A Perilous Connection: Donald Trump and Nuclear War
“As to dangers arising from an American president, the best protection is not to elect one.”-General Maxwell D. Taylor (ret.), 14 March 1976.
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Why China Sees NATO as a Threat to Asia-Pacific Stability
In celebration of the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), established in August 1927, the PLA commemorates its...
What does the US-Saudi Nuclear Deal mean for Middle East Security
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The US-Saudi nuclear deal is not so much an energy deal as it is Washington's most significant admission yet that the non-proliferation architecture...
Why China Is Closely Watching Germany’s Military Reforms
Strategic institutions and research departments of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are closely monitoring the performance of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Chinese coverage...
Who Is Mykhailo Drapatyi? Ukraine’s New Army Chief Takes Command
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's new commander-in-chief of the armed forces, marking a significant leadership change as Kyiv...
The Global South in Ascendance: The Waning Influence of Western Powers
Global instability is today the defining characteristic of world politics. The liberal international order that has shaped global affairs is steadily disintegrating. It is...
What Two Days in July Taught Europe About Its Own Defence
On 13 and 14 July, France put on a show of European strength. On the eve of the national holiday, in his last address...
Indonesia’s C-130 MRO Dilemma: Strategic Lift-off or Sovereignty Trap?
Authors: Stefanie Thamrin and Virgie Cerenata Nahusuly*
Indonesia’s relationship with the C-130 Hercules is deeply rooted in its defense history. Since receiving its first C-130...
Why China Is Cheering the Egypt-Turkey ‘Golden Eagle’ Exercises
The joint military exercises between Egypt and Turkey, particularly the Golden Eagle exercises, are a crucial strategic axis for reshaping the security landscape in...