- December 14th, 2025
In a stunning and deeply controversial move, United States President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing “on an equal basis” with other countries’ programs. If the order implies the return of explosive nuclear tests —...
China continues to dominate the global rare earths supply chain, leveraging its influence not through overt export bans but via a more subtle system of licensing delays, quota management, and administrative control. While partner economies have learned much since the...
In a landmark milestone for India’s defence innovation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have successfully demonstrated advanced “manned-unmanned teaming” (MUM-T) technology during a complex simulated maritime strike exercise off the Konkan coast....
The Indian Army’s infantry is on the brink of a transformative leap in firepower and battlefield versatility as the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), moves steadily toward operational clearance by...
In a decisive step to strengthen its frontline air combat survivability, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 100 Aircraft Self-Protection Jammer (ASPJ) pods tailored for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI. The move...
Historic rivalries, doctrinal rifts, and political pragmatism shape an uncertain pre-election landscape Bangladesh is heading toward its 13th parliamentary election, expected in February 2026, amid growing speculation over whether the country’s Islamist parties can finally overcome decades of doctrinal and...
Indonesia’s late-August protests have laid bare the growing economic fragility and social tension simmering beneath the surface of President Prabowo Subianto’s first year in office. What began as a wave of demonstrations in Jakarta against labour insecurity and inequality quickly...
Artificial intelligence (AI) investment in Southeast Asia is entering an unprecedented boom, projected to exceed US$110 billion by 2028. From sprawling data centres and next-generation generative AI platforms to cloud infrastructure and automation start-ups, capital is flowing rapidly into the...
Australia has emerged as the leading donor of aid to Pacific island nations, cementing its role as the dominant Western power in the region. Yet, a new analysis reveals that China continues to outmanoeuvre the United States in the contest...
As the world continues to grapple with escalating climate crises, the Pacific Islands remain among the most vulnerable frontlines of global warming. Yet, despite being some of the smallest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, these nations face mounting challenges in...
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