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What Russia Wants in Africa — and How It Plans to Get It
For African countries, more and more diverse economic opportunities have opened up primarily due to the changing geopolitical dynamics around the world today. These...
Resetting the Arc: The Strategic Reawakening of U.S.–Pakistan Relations in 2025
Pakistan-US bilateral relations have taken a surprising turn in 2025, with a strategic shift in outlook of the United States towards South Asia. The...
Questioning ASEAN’s Identity and Community in the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
The recent Thailand-Cambodia border confrontation has become a huge test for ASEAN’s solidity. The regional organization, boasting long-lasting peaceful relations among the members, now...
CPEC’s Security and Connectivity Mission
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has evolved beyond its original infrastructure focus into a comprehensive strategy poised to transform Pakistan’s economy and promote regional integration. This is a strategic...
Minerals Over Peace? Rethinking the DRC-Rwanda Accord
On June 27, 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed what has been touted as a significant peace agreement in...
Corporate Security Budgets Surge to Safeguard US Executives
U.S. companies are spending record amounts to keep their executives safe in response to rising threats and the killings of two high-profile corporate officials...
Securing ASEAN’s Nuclear Future: Why the Region Must Move from Consensus to Action
Why Nuclear Security Is an Instantly Urgent Matter in Southeast Asia
To most people in Southeast Asia, the issue of nuclear security seemed like a...
God, Greed, and Governance: Inside ASEAN’s Battle with Illicit Gambling and Transnational Crime
In Southeast Asia, online illegal gambling and other transnational crimes have seen a surge in recent years. As quoted by the Organized Crime and...
Understanding Japan’s interest in ASEAN and the way forward
Authors: Aadityavikram Rana and Gitanjali Sinha Roy*
In departure from its post-war pacifist traditions, Japan is redefining its role in regional security by expanding defence...
Regional Diplomacy Confronts the Weaponisation of Trade Routes
Authors: Othon A. Leon & David Oliver*
The Red Sea, particularly the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, has evolved as one of the world's most hazardous maritime...