Security
Great Power Competition in AI-led Driven Warfare between the US and China
During the open school session organized by the city of Yaroslavl, the northeastof Moscow school, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the students, "Whoever becomes...
“On A Darkling Plain” – Humankind’s Core Obligation to Prevent Nuclear War
“And we are here as on a darkling plain….” -Matthew Arnold, Dover Beach
It’s not a subtle or controversial observation: Unless humankind is able to...
Should Australia Reconsider an Alternative Submarine Deal with Japan?
Amidst stagnation and uncertainty over AUKUS’ Pillar II time, Australia’s undersea naval capabilities are increasingly aging and prone to being exposed by adversaries such...
Ukraine’s Drone Exports: Fueling War and Redefining Global Defense
Ukraine, under pressure from its ongoing war with Russia, has developed a strong domestic drone industry. The government is now seeking to turn this...
From Silicon Valley Hustler to Pentagon Player: The Rise of a New Tech ‘Warlord’
Steven Simoni’s transformation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to defense contractor reflects how the tech industry itself is being reshaped by war and geopolitics. Once...
Al-Qaeda’s Comeback in Afghanistan Isn’t Just Old News
It feels strange to even write this, but Al-Qaeda is back in Afghanistan. Not in whispers or shadows, but in a way that looks...
Why Has Africa Become the Epicentre of Terrorism and Why Should Southeast Asia Care?
The Sahel now accounts for more than half of terrorism-related deaths worldwide, making Africa the new epicenter of terrorism. For Southeast Asia, the warning...
Why Trump’s Bagram Rhetoric Matters Beyond Afghanistan?
US President Donald Trump’s recent statement to get control of Bagram Airbase has started a new debate among the global policy makers, and they...
Russia’s Grey Zone Strategy is Working and NATO Needs to Adapt
Amidst indecisiveness amongst Western countries to fully exert maximum pressure on Russia after months of failed negotiations, the Kremlin is stepping up hybrid warfare...
From Preventive Defense to Preemptive War: Israel and the Normalization of War in Global Politics
On June 13, 2025, massive explosions shook Iranian soil, blasts that not only crippled military and nuclear facilities but also rattled the very pillars...