Indian, Sri Lankan leaders sign defense, energy pacts
India and Sri Lanka reached defense and energy agreements in April 2025 as New Delhi seeks to consolidate its influence in the island nation. India
It’s (past) time to get serious about funding Australia’s defence and security
The National Defence Strategy (NDS), released in April 2024, gave urgent warning that Australia’s strategic circumstances were rapidly deteriorating. It noted that the 2023 Defence
Taiwan Races to Scale Up Revamped Conscription Program Before 2027
With understocked equipment, lackluster recruitment, and budget fights in the legislature, full implementation of Taiwan’s new mandatory military service plan remains difficult. Taiwan is working
Taiwan’s Youth Are Not Defeatist — and The Data Proves It
Taiwan’s young people are optimistic about their future, despite the challenges they face. Many believe in their ability to create change and contribute positively to
Hegseth’s Philippines Trip Was an Escalation
Beijing views deepening Philippines-U.S. military cooperation as a direct security challenge, not only in the South China Sea but also in the Taiwan Strait. Hegseth
Japan’s ruling heavyweight says Tokyo shouldn’t sell U.S. Treasuries
In a recent statement, a prominent figure in Japan’s ruling party expressed strong opposition to the idea of selling U.S. Treasuries. This comes amid ongoing
How Japan and Europe can unite to steer world away from disorder
In recent times, the world has faced numerous challenges, from economic instability to climate change. Japan and Europe, both known for their strong economies and
National Defense University Foreign Fellows Visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, engages with National Defense University Foreign Fellows during their capstone event
Anticipating what Trump wants, Taiwan puts money in America first
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te must have been on his toes. The island’s trade and defence policy has snapped into a new direction since US President
From Trade War to Cold War? A Dangerous Shift Is Underway in China-US Relations
Washington and Beijing have entered a phase of hardened rhetoric, reciprocal sanctions, and reduced people-to-people engagement. The risk of miscalculation is now dangerously high. U.S.