The Diplomat: Pacific Partnership 2019 Search and Rescue Exercise Comes to the Marshall Islands
US demonstrates commitment to security cooperation with Pacific Island states through Pacific Partnership exercise with the Marshall Islands.
The Diplomat: Are the US and China About to Face-Off Over American Fighter Sales to Taiwan?
An assessment of the implications if the US goes through with the sale of fighter aircraft to Taiwan.
The Diplomat: India-Indonesia Naval Patrols Highlights Maritime Collaboration
A reminder of the growing defense relationship between India and Indonesia.
The Diplomat: Japan Should Stop Acting Like China in Cambodia
Calling out Japan for ignoring Cambodia’s human rights abuses.
The Diplomat: China’s Weaponization of Market Access Might Backfire
An explanation of the risks associated with China’s decision to restrict market access of Canadian traders as retaliation for the arrest of Meng Wanzhou.
The Strategist: The ‘regime security dilemma’ in US–China relations
An argument for why the sustainability of the Chinese Communist Party plays a significant role in shaping the US-China rivalry.
East Asia Forum: Realising smart cities in ASEAN
Growing pains associated with “Smart Cities” initiative in Southeast Asia.
The Diplomat: Sri Lanka Will Get a $3.9 Billion Refinery Next to China-Run Hambantota Port
Could Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port become a case of “build it and they will come”?
South China Morning Post: To reclaim Philippines from Beijing’s grasp, US must look beyond the South China Sea
An argument for why the US needs to go beyond security assurances and address economic relations with the Philippines.
The Diplomat: How Can Indonesia Take Advantage of the Belt and Road’s Opportunities?
Analysts explore ways that Indonesia can take advantage of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.