What are the true economic advantages and drawbacks of conscription, can it serve as an effective deterrent in modern conflicts?

Can the West counter China's dominance in critical rare earths and secure independent supply chains for vital defense technologies?

The augmentation of BRICS, with the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and Argentina, marks a significant division.

UUVs or Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, are set to make the same kind of impact that UAVs previously made on the modern battlefield.

We delve into the advancing capabilities of some nation's satellite systems and how they are changing the landscape of modern warfare.

Food security is a top priority for Xi Jinping and the CCP, especially given the historical link in China between famine and regime collapse

Chinese influence in ASEAN's media has been increasing in recent years. What does this mean? Could we see this trend extend into the West?

Bhutan's water resources and landlocked position between geostrategic rivals China and India is creating a difficult balancing act.

China appears to be sleepwalking toward conflict over Taiwan. In response, East Asia has begun to prepare for a potential war this decade.

There are major fault lines appearing within the Chinese economy. Can the CCP steer through this crisis or will the bubble burst first?

The Biden administration has dealt a huge blow to the trajectory of the Chinese military, banning high-end microchips and semiconductors.

China is already feeling the impacts of climate change. With escalating geopolitical tensions, can Beijing navigate the climate challenge?

Are expensive aircraft carriers still valuable in modern warfare? Or do modern submarines and hypersonic missiles make them obsolete?

With Nancy Pelosi travelling to Taiwan, it seems the tension between Washington and Beijing has once again ratcheted to a new level.

Eighty per cent of the world's trade will pass through the Indian Ocean. Which regional power has the momentum to secure this crucial area?

India is set to be a world powerhouse. We take a look at their greatest strategic issues and threats over the next few decades.

Seeking to counter an ever-expanding China, Tokyo has turned abroad in search of allies. Key to this is the revival of The Quad.

The US supply chain has been broken, and China controls the world's Rare Earth market. The consequences of this cannot be understated

Rare Earths are used in technology from iPhones to F-35s, and China has a virtual monopoly on their production. We dive into the issue.

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