Taiwan

Taiwan’s Political Parties Seek Defense Boosts

Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 13 were significant in the Indo-Pacific this year. Unlike the larger elections in Indonesia and India, which will involve larger countries and more voters, Taiwan's elections demonstrate the thriving democracy in the...
South China Sea

What Will Define East Asia in 2024: Disruption or Disorder?

The 2024 election season will see a sharpening of Indo-Pacific geopolitics due to competing norms, narratives, values, ideologies, political rhetoric, and strategic realities. Taiwan's mandate in favor of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has unnerved Beijing, leading to escalating tensions...
Pacific

US Marines’ Wonky Amphibious Vehicles: A Pacific Rush

The US Marine Corps (USMC) is set to deploy its advanced Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) to the Pacific in March to fill a looming amphibious warfare ship shortage amid rising tensions with China over Taiwan. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit...
White House- US

Biden’s administration navigate deepening Iran dilemma

A drone attack in Jordan killed three American troops and injured at least 34 more, raising concerns about a wider Middle East conflict and the possibility of the US being further involved. President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the...
NATO

Austin: A Pillar of Strength for NATO Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the US's commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon. Austin stated that NATO remains unwavering two years into Russia's invasion of...
White House.

US Military’s Perspective on Deadly Attack in Jordan

A deadly drone attack on an American outpost in Jordan failed to stop due to confusion about whether the drone was from a friend or foe. The attack killed three troops and wounded another 34. The drone was one of...
Iran

Mastering Chess Strategies: Playing with Iran’s Deterrence

The Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, was a surprise by a Palestinian terrorist group, disrupting the White House's anticipated normalization of Israel-Saudi Arabia relations. President Joe Biden's administration aimed to secure US interests and manage those of...
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has over the past month attacked merchant vessels sailing through the Red Sea

India’s Maritime Security Amid Middle East Conflict

India's maritime security objective is to deter conflict and coercion from the sea, but recent developments in its regional security environment have created new complications. The conflict in West Asia has extended into the Arabian Sea, affecting freedom of navigation...
NATO

Sweden’s NATO Membership: A Paradigm Shift in Geopolitics

Sweden has ratified its NATO membership after 20 months of negotiations, becoming the 32nd member of NATO following Finland's accession in April 2023. The decision was made in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and heightened security concerns in northern...
Houthi forces hijack cargo ship in the Red Sea.

How are Houthis accusing US and UK of targeting terminal?

How are the Houthis accusing the US and UK of targeting the terminal?Yemen's Houthi militia has reported that the US and UK have carried out two airstrikes on the Red Sea Ras Isa port in Hodeidah, Yemen. The attacks occurred...
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