Security

Should China mount an invasion, Taiwan's political leadership and degree of social cohesion will be the most important factors in its defense.

American defense technologies can help India reduce its reliance on Russian arms and increase indigenous capacity.

The security situation in this once-restive province has improved, say officials.

Afghanistan's opiate economy is unlikely to be disrupted by a one-off campaign of crop destruction in a handful of provinces.

Even as India’s defense ties with the U.S. attracts increasing attention, New Delhi’s first goal remains internal self-strengthening. 

News that China plans to establish a signals and electronics intelligence station on the island carries echoes of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

As the controversial Russian mercenary group is diverting its attention to Ukraine, China’s PSCs have a window to expand their engagement in African countries.

A new survey finds broad support for the lengthened conscription period, even past the current one year mark.

The lack of a regional plan for securing this vital infrastructure leaves Southeast Asian nations vulnerable to disruptions, accidental and otherwise.

The U.S. called it a “routine Taiwan Strait transit” while China pledged to “strengthen patrol law enforcement in waters under China’s jurisdiction.”

The non-combat drills, the first to be held by the Southeast Asian bloc, will now take place near Batam island, well outside China's "nine-dash line" claim.