Indo-Pacific
Power balances, maritime competition, deterrence, and flashpoints across the Indo-Pacific.
133 Dispatches
Was Britain's Surrender of the Chagos Islands a Spectacular Own Goal?
Did Britain's handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius strengthen or undermine security? Analysis of Diego Garcia, geopolitics, and great power competit
North Korean Hackers: From Sony Pictures to Billion-Dollar Heists
Explore how North Korea's cyber capabilities evolved from the Sony Pictures hack to stealing billions in crypto and military secrets.
Myanmar's Military Junta Offers Peace Deal as Rebels Close In on Major Cities
Myanmar's military junta's September 2024 peace proposal rejected by resistance groups. Rebels control half the territory as airstrikes target civilians.
Did China Help Pakistan Fight India in the 2025 Conflict?
India accuses China of feeding live intelligence to Pakistan in the 2025 clash. What the allegations mean for a hardening Beijing-New Delhi rivalry.
The Rangoon Bombing: North Korea's Audacious Plot to Decapitate the South Korean Government
October 1983: North Korean agents bombed Burma's Martyr's Mausoleum to kill South Korean President Chun. A traffic delay saved his life. 19 died.
Why Russia, China, and North Korea Abandoned Iran
When Israel and America bombed Iran, the Axis of Upheaval did nothing. Here is why Russia, China, and North Korea left their partner to fight alone.
Myanmar's Civil War Has Entered the Endgame: Resistance Forces Close In on Military Junta
Myanmar's military junta faces collapse as resistance forces advance. Explore the Three Brotherhood Alliance, strategic scenarios, and Myanmar's uncertain
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and
America's Nuclear Strategy Pivots to China: Preparing for a Three-Against-One Nuclear Threat
Biden's 2024 Nuclear Employment Guidance shifts US deterrence from Russia to China for the first time, preparing for coordinated threats from China, Russia
Iran Wants to Go Nuclear: Which Other States Might Get the Bomb?
Iran is closest to nuclear weapons with days of breakout time. South Korea and Saudi Arabia also weigh nuclear options amid shifting geopolitical threats.
The Firebombing of Tokyo: The Deadliest Air Raid in History
How Operation Meetinghouse killed more than the atomic bombs combined, and why the firestorm that flattened a quarter of Tokyo was nearly forgotten.
Is the World Underestimating the North Korea Threat?
This analysis examines Is the World Underestimating the North Korea Threat? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfold