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Moldova’s Defining Vote: Europe’s Underlying Security Test
An Election With Global Ramifications
Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections are not just a domestic affair — they are Europe’s next security test. In a...
Taiwan Launches Civil Defence Guide, Says It’s Not to Alarm Public
Taiwan's defence ministry introduced its updated civil defence handbook, aiming to prepare citizens for potential crises, like a possible attack from China, which claims...
Diplomatic Wins, Domestic Losses: Sharaa Struggles to Contain Syria’s Internal Divide
Background
Nine months after Ahmed al-Sharaa seized power in Syria, Damascus stands at a fragile crossroads. While Sharaa has scored major diplomatic wins, including U.S....
China to Stage Security Forum in Shadow of Growing Tensions
China is set to enhance its strategic diplomacy while hosting the annual Xiangshan Forum amid increasing regional tensions. The forum aims to promote President...
South-South Security Ties with China Expand in Gaza
Security issues are beginning to be a part of South-South cooperation under Chinese support. As an expert on Chinese politics and the policies of the Communist...
Tianjin SCO Summit 2025: The Eastern Response to the Global Governance Crisis
In September 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held its most significant meeting in Tianjin, with the attendance of leaders from more than twenty...
Trump administration sued by Washington DC over capital troop deployment
NEWS BRIEF
Washington, D.C. has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge the constitutionality and legality of deploying National Guard troops within...
China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin Share Vision for New Global Order at Security Forum
Background
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic and security bloc, has become a key platform for China and Russia to promote alternatives...
Militias and the Politics of Survival: Lessons from Iraq
This November, Iraqis will once again head to the polls for parliamentary elections. Yet the outcome will be shaped less by formal parties than...
Cutting Clean: The Strategic Illusion of Precision Drone Warfare
On a crisp February 2017 night, the world was introduced to a new brand of precision warfare. As a US drone sliced through the...