Military
Russia’s Syrian Strategy Finds a Repeat in Ukraine
That strategy being: to bite, to crush, and then to move on.
Southern Thailand Peace Talks: Why They Matter and What’s Next
The Ramadan Truce is a silver lining in the decades-long armed conflict, but can permanent peace be achieved?
Is Russia’s Demographic Decline Irreversible?
A fast-declining population has the potential to compromise Russia’s ambitious revisionist plans and perhaps even its own survival as a national state.
The Ukraine War and NATO’s Responsibility Crisis
The Ukraine war provides a vivid illustration of the disproportionate burdens of providing security assistance.
G7 Russia Oil Ban: Not as Simple as Advertised
A G7 oil ban will be more a matter of economic self-harm than effective foreign policy, unless it is done right.
Thailand’s Political Challenges in 2022 and Beyond
Monumental changes could be in the cards as Thailand heads toward a critical general election in 2023.
Ukraine War: A Reshuffling of the Global Monetary Order?
The unprecedented weaponization of global financial circuits in the wake of the Ukraine war could end up backfiring by jeopardizing the US dollar’s enduring position as global reserve currency.
The Wagner Group: Origins and Early Deployments
First in a two-part series, this backgrounder traces the origins and earliest deployments of Russia’s infamous mercenary outfit: the Wagner Group.
Economic Costs of China’s Zero-COVID Policy Mount
There’s no end in sight to restrictions in Shanghai and Beijing as economic indicators continue to slide across-the-board.
Cambodia Naval Base Gets a Chinese Upgrade
Cambodia insists work on a newly-dredged port and shipyard at Ream Naval Base is not being carried out to enable a permanent Chinese military presence. Washington is not so sure.