NATO: Are we still “stronger together”?
NATO has entered a phase of uncertainty after the US elections, while Europe faces burden-sharing pressures, and geopolitical challenges. The Alliance’s cohesion and future is at stake.
Category: East Asia
The far East contributes to the growth of our global societies. Culturally, scientifically, through trade and innovation. In this region, we examine and analyze processes of growth and development.
The state of world affairs in 2025
The world in 2025 stands at a crossroads, shaped by shifting power dynamics, evolving strategic alliances, and the ever-growing impact of technological advancements. In this monograph, we present a collection of expert analyses on the key geopolitical and economic transformations...
Funding Pathways for Military Innovation: Strategies and International Cooperation
Innovative funding mechanisms and international collaboration drive military R&D, aligning Defence capabilities with national security priorities while overcoming challenges in procurement, costs and fostering global technological advancements.
Storm on the Horizon? Security Challenges and the Future of East Asia’s ‘Long Peace’
East Asia features several highly combustible flashpoints, ranging from the Taiwan Strait to the South China Sea to the Korean peninsula, that inject a high degree of volatility and strategic risk into the regional security environment. Each flashpoint is invariably...
The Fusion of Technology and Defense: Israel’s Military-Technology Complex
Israel maintains a prestigious position as a global military technology powerhouse due to its deep integration of innovation into the very fabric of its defense sector. This article examines Israel's military-technology complex, highlighting its exceptional integration of cutting-edge IT, artificial...
Choppy Waters: Geopolitical Tensions in the South China Sea and Yellow Sea
This abstract primarily discusses recent turmoil in the region referred to by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) as the “South China Sea.”
Trans-Caspian Corridor Boosts Asia-Europe Trade and Economic Growth
The Trans-Caspian International Trade Route, facilitating Asia-Europe trade, is expanding amid challenges, with significant investments aimed at diversifying trade routes and stimulating economic growth.
Is Guam, USA, Tåno Y Chamorro, the “Tip of the Spear” or “First-Strike Community”?
This article examines the place of Guam in the geopolitical competition between the US and the PRC.
From Pyongyang with Threats: Is Kim Jong-un Priming for War?
Recent tensions on the Korean peninsula have raised the specter of renewed conflict. Though possible, a second Korean War remains highly improbable at this stage.
Understanding China-Solomon Islands Security Cooperation in Context
This article endeavors to cause policymakers and analysts in the West to consider narratives and perspectives that may clash or overlap with theirs to varying degrees.
