U.S. and Malaysia’s Air Defense Partnership in South China Sea

[Adrian Paul Pereira] As the South China Sea continues to be a focal point for geopolitical tensions, collaborations like this one play an essential role in ensuring that the airspace and maritime regions of the Indo-Pacific remain secure.

South Korea’s Potential Role in the Quad

[Min Jae (민재)] Any move to openly antagonize China could have severe economic consequences, not to mention the military ramifications of escalating tensions with its powerful neighbour.

Arctic Front: Sino-Russian Cooperation and U.S. Concerns

[Nicholas Lovric] The Arctic is not merely a remote expanse of ice; it is a frontier of opportunity and competition, demanding our attention now more than ever.

Implications of Ukrainians Using Indian Weapons against Russians

[Nicholas Lovric] Indian ammunition, initially sold to Italy and the Czech Republic, is now in the hands of Ukrainian forces. [...] If verified, this could signal not only a shift in the battlefield but also a strain in a historically strong relationship with Moscow.

Iran’s Missiles to Russia Have Significant Implications for the U.S.

[Nicholas Lovric] Both Iran and Russia share a common adversary in the West, and their deepening cooperation serves as a challenge to the U.S. influence in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Ireland must Work with EU Partners to Protect Itself

[John Bruton] Ireland can and must learn from the work of other EU members and, on a case by case basis, take part in joint initiatives in areas like cyber security, threat intelligence, maritime surveillance, drone surveillance, etc.

Rethinking U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty in a Changing Geopolitical Scenario

[Bahauddin Foizee] Rather than viewing the MDT as an inflexible anchor, it should be seen as a dynamic framework that must evolve alongside the geopolitical realities of the Asia-Pacific.

Thailand’s Growing Defense and Military Ties with China

[Bahauddin Foizee] The growing military cooperation raises questions about Thailand’s long-term strategic intentions and the balance of power in Southeast Asia.