Vietnam joins Philippines in continental shelf claim, challenging PRC assertiveness in South China Sea
Vietnam filed a claim with the United Nations in mid-July 2024 to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea, a month after the
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea strengthen defense ties with training, border security initiatives
Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are progressively enhancing their defense relationship, underscoring a shared commitment to regional stability and mutual security. This growing partnership
A roadmap for liberal democratic revitalisation
On time for the Year of Elections, a deftly crafted book, Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman, by Charles Dunst, tackles
Taiwan People’s Party Faces Its First Corruption Scandals
Ko Wen-je’s Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has been hit by successive scandals as of late, though it is still unclear how this affects the future
Excessive U.S. pressure on Taiwan defense spending plays into CCP’s hands
“Taiwan should pay us for defense. You know, we’re no different than an insurance company. Taiwan doesn’t give us anything,” Donald Trump told Bloomberg recently.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Visits HIANG 154th Force Support Squadron
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Hawai’i Air National Guard service members from the 154th Force Support Squadron on Joint Base
Naval Special Warfare, Indonesian Navy’s Komando Pasukan Katak (KOPASKA) Conduct Maritime Operations
Members of the Indonesian Navy’s elite Komando Pasukan Katak (KOPASKA) engaged in a joint combined exchange training (JCET) with a U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW)
Harris blindsided Democrats with ‘no tax on tips’ plan
Vice President Harris blindsided Democratic lawmakers and progressive activists by endorsing a proposal first floated by former President Trump to exempt tips for service and hospitality workers from
Trump travels to North Carolina for economic speech as Walz visits 2 major cities
Here’s a brief overview of what to expect from today’s campaign schedule. 2024 presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump will speak about the economy at an
Harris campaign launches $90 million ad buy in battleground states to sharpen contrast with Trump
The Harris campaign is launching a $90 million paid media buy throughout key battleground states for the last three weeks of August aimed at sharpening