Security
Will North Korea’s latest rocket launch result in tougher sanctions?
North Korea’s February 7th launch of a satellite-equipped rocket may appear to be just another chapter in the series of antagonistic taken by the rogue regime in recent months —
Saudi-Iranian ‘cold war’ uses sectarianism as tool
Following Saudi Arabia’s execution of the Shiite Cleric, Nimr al-Nimr, observers of the Middle East are pondering a multitude of eventualities, many of which point to a hot conflict between
How Cyber (In)Secure is Air Travel?
A ‘successful’ cyber attack could cause financial loss, reputational damage and threaten passenger safety. The industry must meet the challenge presented by highly skilled hackers, seeking to exploit a number
What is Russia signalling by circumnavigating Japan?
Russia has circumnavigated Japan, signalling its role as a great power-player in the Asia-Pacific. During the Cuban Missile Crisis over 50 years ago, U.S. Secretary of Defense McNamara was known
Yemen’s civil war risks southern secession
Yemen’s ongoing civil war is often represented as being purely about control over the country. However, due to historical grievances, much of the South would prefer outright secession. As the
Why terrorism is not an effective political strategy
Terrorism often works. Extremist organizations such as al-Qaeda, Hamas, and the Tamil Tigers engage in terrorism because it frequently delivers the desired response. However, with its reliance on basic psychology,
Militaries will remain a powerful political and economic force in the Arab world
The MENA region and its militaries have had a tumultuous past. Militaries have held the prime position in the political and economic sphere in the region, and have asserted their own
Burundi Crisis beyond Nkurunziza’s Re-Election
Mounting political unrest triggered by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision in April to seek a third term has left dozens dead. His rejection of the African Prevention and Protection Mission in
Maritime maneuvers signal turbulence for South China Sea
In this special guest post, Dr. Mohan Malik, a professor in Asian Security at Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, looks at how the collapse of the Chinese stock market and
Lifting of Iran’s sanctions: a turning point for the region
After watchdogs confirmed that Iran has complied with the deal signed with the US in July 2014, sanctions were lifted last week. Implementation day represents a turning point for Iran’s
