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Beyond Hacktivism: Iran's Coordinated Cyber Threat Landscape

Iran’s state sponsored hacktivist operations blur the line between state action and independent actors. Tracking this dynamic remains crucial in understanding Iran’s goals and capabilities as cyberattacks increase in the region.

Blog Post by Jiwon Lim — January 14, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: The 2nd Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a new ceasefire on December 27 after weeks of deadly border clashes. The latest round of the conflict that began in July displaced more than 500,000 citizens on both sides of the border and killed at least 100 people. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — January 8, 2026

China’s Weaponization of Global Cyber Supply Chains

China's military-civil fusion turns global supply chains into a battlefield. The CCP fuses state power and private enterprise to embed cyber vulnerabilities and preposition access worldwide, threatening U.S. networks long before conflict begins.

Blog Post by Peter Dohr — December 1, 2025

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Continue

Thailand on November 10 suspended  the tenuous Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement signed in July and reinforced during the ASEAN Summit in October. Authorities recommended the “indefinite suspension” of the ceasefire after a Thai soldier was seriously injured in a landmine explosion on the contested border.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2025