Security
Japan defence industry: Arm thy neighbour
The lifting of the ban on weapon exportation, strongly advocated by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, reflects the intention of Japan to establish important partnerships in the region. This serves to
The future of the Internet is at risk
The unprecedented growth of the Internet provides a serious risk to individuals, businesses, and governments, alike. In order to secure the future of the Internet, the world need to start
Bangkok attack likely to affect Thailand’s vital tourism industry
Last Monday’s bomb attack in Bangkok is driving tourists away and adding uncertainty to Thailand’s lackluster economy. Obsession with internal stability and a strong response from the junta-led government might
India-Naga peace deal looks east
With a new Naga peace deal, questions remain concerning its legitimacy and long-term efficacy in pushing forward Prime Minister Modi’s Look East Act East policy. On August 3rd 2015, Indian Prime
The many threats of Turkey’s PKK Conflict
Recent back-and-forth violence between the Turkish government and PKK militants has created a situation of uncertainty in many parts of both rural and urban Turkey. The conflict presents a security
Turkey’s opening of Incirlik air base may lead to regional fallout
The opening of Turkey’s Incirlik airbase to the United States-led coalition will allow it to escalate its strikes against the Islamic State at the cost of jeopardizing fragile relationships with many of
Peru’s Shining Path insurgency reemerges as security threat
On August 9, Peruvian forces captured two top-ranking commanders of the Shining Path Maoist guerrilla, following a series of offensives between the army and the insurgents. The events suggest that the
The rise of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia
Support for the Islamic State is increasing among Muslim extremists in Southeast Asia. Unless regional states cooperate to tackle extremism, this is likely to pose a significant future security threat.
Algeria’s Changes at the Top Cause Uncertainty
In late July Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika called for the dismissal of three senior security officials. Without a formal announcement, many are now questioning the reasons behind the decision. On
Vietnam’s Defence Boom Entices Global Firms
Concerns over China have prompted a massive defence procurement campaign in Vietnam. Hanoi is entering a multitude of contracts and agreements with foreign nations, which has created opportunities for defence firms,
