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China Declares Taiwan Restoration Day: What It Means
On Friday, October 24, 2025, the “Chinese National Legislature” voted to designate October 25 as a (Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration). Designating this day...
Of Chandeliers and Cement: The Remaking of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
In a recent meeting with donors, President Donald Trump shared his excitement about a new ballroom project at the White House, mentioning that he...
Preventing Blind Trust: U.S.-China Cooperation on Military AI Judgment
Authors: Hyeyoon Jeong and Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo*
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu extolled the virtues of speed in war by proclaiming, “Speed...
Inside Ukraine’s race to outwit Russian air defenses with smarter drones
A Ukrainian commander involved in a campaign to target Russian oil facilities with drones stated that while Russia is improving its ability to intercept...
The Humanitarian Paradox: The Ethics and Consequences of Aid in War Zones
Humanitarian action has evolved, even before Henry Dunant started the International Red Cross movement. In its early stages, humanitarian aid was provided to alleviate...
Growth and Challenges in the Australia-Papua New Guinea Defense Pact
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) solidified a defense pact in a formal declaration on October 6th, 2025, in the Australian capital of Canberra....
Shifting Sands: U.S. Security Credibility and China’s Gulf Ambitions
On 9 September 2025, Israel carried out a precision airstrike in Qatar, reportedly to target a senior Hamas official. The strike was significant, not...
Trump and Putin in Budapest: Can a Ukraine Peace Deal Redefine the Future of Nuclear Non-Proliferation?
The protracted Ukraine crisis has, at one point, created severe challenges for the global security architecture; on the other hand, it has caused unprecedented...
Is Asia Abandoning Trump?
In the chancelleries of Europe, a concerted, if anxious, effort is underway to manage the return of President Donald Trump. Leaders like Britain’s Keir...
After the American Shield: Europe’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy
When Donald Trump returns as President of the United States in 2025, the existing security structure in Europe is again experiencing uncertainty. The threat...