I write as someone who has spent decades in the guts of Defence, technology, and government. Not as a cheerleader for shiny toys, nor as an apologist for bureaucratic drift. Artificial intelligence is ...
Conflict risks are increasing. The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) notes that “2024 marked a historic peak … with 61 active conflicts across 36 countries – the highest number recorded since 1946” ...
Across the world, financial regulators are racing to adapt to the explosive growth of digital lending, fintech platforms, and non-bank credit. Traditional methods of supervision, based on reports that ...
The rapid demise of two Thai prime ministers in as many years has paved the way for a third: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the third largest party in the Thai parliament, Bhumjai Thai. Who is Anutin, ...
Australian membership in ASEAN is currently not possible. Australia’s dialogue partner relationship with ASEAN supports Australian policy autonomy and Australia’s engagement with Southeast Asia. The ...
The United States is at a critical juncture with respect to its Antarctic policy. For decades the leading nation in Antarctica in terms of research investment, infrastructure and personnel, the United ...
ASEAN centrality is a concept in crisis. The bloc now faces a huge test as Thailand and Cambodia clash along the disputed border in the Emerald Triangle. Yet there is little sign that the Association ...
China is currently undertaking the largest military expansion in its modern history. According to a recent US Intelligence Community assessment, Beijing’s objective is to become the “preeminent power ...
The 90-day pause in the US-China trade war brought relief to global markets. But while the trade truce is good news, rare earth elements have steadily emerged as a new flashpoint. Beijing’s dominance ...
What could “victory” realistically look like in this context? Until recently, Ukraine defined “victory” as the liberation of all Russian-occupied territories, including Crimea. President Volodymyr ...
The Mar-a-Lago Accord is an idea floated by Stephen Miran, recently appointed Chairman of the US Council of Economic Advisers. Such a deal, Miran claims, would address the US current account and ...
Vietnam was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump during his first term. This time, Vietnam could be among the biggest casualties. Trump’s first term tariffs on China ...