Analysis

Although Israel confronts agonizing dilemmas in trying to rescue the hostages held in Gaza, the Qataris exercise a great deal of patience and have an innate sense of how to mediate and negotiate.

: The U.S. call at COP28 for global cooperation on fusion energy has put this potential source of carbon-free energy in spotlight, but what does its deployment and commercialization entail? What are the opportunities and stakes for the United States and the world?

Satellite images of Najin Port over the past two months show a high level of activity, suggesting that arms transfer between DPRK and Russia continue.

In part two of his commentary on the UK AI Summit, Michael Frank dives into the next steps. This commentary looks at the initiatives participating countries have already taken following the summit and highlights critical AI governance questions that remain.

As the national security advisors for the United States, Japan, and South Korea meet this weekend, there is a need to do more to address and step up to the China challenge in military security, information security and economic security.

Major cracks in Mahamat Déby's rule in Chad are emerging, which could ultimately spell Déby’s demise and usher in a new period of transition and violent instability for the country and the wider region.

What are the maritime governance priorities for Singapore? Singapore’s current maritime governance priorities are to enlarge and upgrade its naval capabilities with advanced technologies that will allow for multi-role, multi-mission, cyber defense and drone-operated vessels and to enhance regional-led maritime cooperation such that it can better manage the stresses on today’s strained geopolitical environment.[1] The […]

What are the maritime governance priorities for Malaysia? Malaysia’s approach to maritime governance is underpinned by its 2020 Defence White Paper that envisages Malaysia as a “Maritime Nation with Continental Roots.” The DWP outlines Malaysia’s role as a bridging linchpin between the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions that cultivates opportunities amid the uncertainties in the […]

What are the maritime governance priorities of the Philippines? The Philippines, an archipelago and developing country, faces multifaceted maritime governance issues. These relate to coastal and marine management, tourism, transport, maritime and territorial disputes, and institutional capacities. Despite introducing the National Marine Policy (NMP), a framework for maritime governance, in 1994, the Philippines has struggled […]

The October 7 Hamas attacks proved devastating for both Israel and ordinary Palestinians. Why did Hamas decide to attack Israel when it did?