External Publications for the Year
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Jemaah Islamiyah, ISIS and Beyond: Tracking the Evolving Challenge of Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia (2001–2025)
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Violent Extremism: What Was Learnt, Where We Are and What’s Next
3. Violent Extremism: What Was Learnt, Where We Are and What’s Next
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Tafsir Tematik Erti Ummah Dalam Al-Qur’an: Mengharmonikan Ummah Eksklusif dan Ummah Insklusif (Ummah in the Qur’an via Thematic Tafsir: Reconciling Ummah Exclusive and Ummah Inclusive)
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The International Politics of Communication: Representing Community in a Globalizing World
5. The International Politics of Communication: Representing Community in a Globalizing World
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The Five Power Defence Arrangements: From Origin to Fifty and Beyond
6. The Five Power Defence Arrangements: From Origin to Fifty and Beyond
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Building regional order: The three phases of ASEAN-led joint military exercises
1. “Building regional order: The three phases of ASEAN-led joint military exercises”
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Keeping Friends Close and Enemies Closer: Praxis in International Security Order and the Singapore Armed Forces
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Nontraditional Security in a Changing Global Order
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Nuclear Energy Developments in Southeast Asia
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Where India and China Meet: Competing Regional Statecraft in Southeast Asia
5. “Where India and China Meet: Competing Regional Statecraft in Southeast Asia”
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Unintentional Defence Preparations: Other Roots of Ukrainian Resistance
6. “Unintentional Defence Preparations: Other Roots of Ukrainian Resistance”
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3D-Printed Firearms: Global Proliferation Trends and Analyses
7. “3D-Printed Firearms: Global Proliferation Trends and Analyses”
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Narrating the other to one’s own: domestic legitimation and politics of exclusion in US–China relations
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Recalibrating Australia’s Strategy toward Its Maritime Neighborhood
9. “Recalibrating Australia’s Strategy toward Its Maritime Neighborhood”
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“Neville, you must remember you don’t know anything about foreign affairs”: Assurance, air power, and alternative histories to appeasement’
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China’s Interventions in ‘Gray Special Economic Zones’ in Southeast Asia’s Borderlands
11. “China’s Interventions in ‘Gray Special Economic Zones’ in Southeast Asia’s Borderlands”
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East Asian Regionalism
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Deploying Small Modular Reactors in East Asia: Implications on Nuclear Governance
13. “Deploying Small Modular Reactors in East Asia: Implications on Nuclear Governance”
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Denial into Limited Sea Control: Ukraine’s Naval Defence against Russia
14. “Denial into Limited Sea Control: Ukraine’s Naval Defence against Russia”
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Lessons from Russia’s Use of Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine
15. “Lessons from Russia’s Use of Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine”
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Pendulum Swings Rather Than Paradigm Shifts: Southeast Asia’s Securitisations and the Global War on Terror
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A Case Study of Muslim Identities and Religious Practices in Singapore
17. “A Case Study of Muslim Identities and Religious Practices in Singapore”
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Dual-Use Research of Concern Landscape in Southeast Asia: Prioritization, Gaps, and Challenges.
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Ponder the path of thy feet: How China’s security–development nexus works in the Mekong region
19. “Ponder the path of thy feet: How China’s security–development nexus works in the Mekong region”
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Five Key Factors Behind Irregular Leadership Changes in the People’s Liberation Army
20. “Five Key Factors Behind Irregular Leadership Changes in the People’s Liberation Army”
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How Indonesia and Vietnam navigate coalitional networks in the Indo-Pacific
21. “How Indonesia and Vietnam navigate coalitional networks in the Indo-Pacific”
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China Seeks Out Southeast Asia: More than just Economic Dependency
22. “China Seeks Out Southeast Asia: More than just Economic Dependency”
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A tribute to Richard Bitzinger: the future ain’t what it used to be …
23. “A tribute to Richard Bitzinger: the future ain’t what it used to be …”
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Humanitarian Engagement with Myanmar in the wake of the 2021 Coup
24. “Humanitarian Engagement with Myanmar in the wake of the 2021 Coup”
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Missing targets: reforming disaster policy in Southeast Asia
25. “Missing targets: reforming disaster policy in Southeast Asia”
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Critical Geopolitics of Global Environmental Norms: Exploring Indonesia’s Response to Climate Mitigation Agenda
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The Model Muslim Minority: Wasatiyah (Justly-Balanced) as a Counter-Ideology Tool in Singapore
27. “The Model Muslim Minority: Wasatiyah (Justly-Balanced) as a Counter-Ideology Tool in Singapore”
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“Hindutva and Social Cohesion in Singapore”
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“Hindutva’s Global Appeal — Recent Developments”
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US Partnership in Southeast Asia: The Development of Civilian Nuclear Energy for Strategic Stability
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Countering the Self-Radicalisation Threat: A New Paradigm?
4. “Countering the Self-Radicalisation Threat: A New Paradigm?”
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Cryptocurrency as a Form of Terrorist Financing in South and Southeast Asia: An Emerging Challenge
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Data-Driven Defence: Using Artificial Intelligence for Counterterrorism
6. “Data-Driven Defence: Using Artificial Intelligence for Counterterrorism”
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Efforts to Disrupt Terrorism Funding in South and Southeast Asia: Successes and Shortcomings
7. “Efforts to Disrupt Terrorism Funding in South and Southeast Asia: Successes and Shortcomings”
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Extreme Right’s Influence and Impact on Southeast Asia
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From Reflection to Action: Parsing the Key Elements of an Effective Research Blueprint for ICPVTR
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Hybrid Threats: The Evolution of Terror Movements Amidst Online Decentralisation
10. “Hybrid Threats: The Evolution of Terror Movements Amidst Online Decentralisation”
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Terrorism’s Evolution in the Era of Great Power Competition
11. “Terrorism’s Evolution in the Era of Great Power Competition”
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The New Airborne Threat: How Extremist Groups Harness Drones for Reconnaisance, Targeted Attacks and Propaganda
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The Prospects of Using Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems in Counterterrorism Operations
13. “The Prospects of Using Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems in Counterterrorism Operations”
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Two Decades of Counterterrorism in Indonesia: Successful Developments and Future Challenges
14. “Two Decades of Counterterrorism in Indonesia: Successful Developments and Future Challenges”
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Youth Radicalisation in Singapore: Factors and Solutions
15. “Youth Radicalisation in Singapore: Factors and Solutions”
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Foreign Fighters: Issues, Challenges, and Implications
16. “Foreign Fighters: Issues, Challenges, and Implications”
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Lurking in the Digital Archipelago: A Case Study of an Online Extreme-Right Community in Southeast Asia
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Hook, Line and Cooperate: A Three-Staged Approach to Regional Fishery Cooperation
18. “Hook, Line and Cooperate: A Three-Staged Approach to Regional Fishery Cooperation”
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Digital Defence and ASEAN Political-Security Community
19. “Digital Defence and ASEAN Political-Security Community”
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Minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific: Navigating Shifts in an Evolving Regional Order
20. “Minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific: Navigating Shifts in an Evolving Regional Order”
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The Indonesian Military and Counter Terrorism in Poso, 2015–2022
21. “The Indonesian Military and Counter Terrorism in Poso, 2015–2022”
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Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China’s Superpower Future
22. “Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China’s Superpower Future”
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Cyber Diplomacy in Singapore and ASEAN
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ASEAN, China, and the South China Sea
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ASEAN and the Korean Peninsula: Socialising North Korea and Beyond
25. “ASEAN and the Korean Peninsula: Socialising North Korea and Beyond”
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What became of ASEAN’s military hotline in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict?
1. “What became of ASEAN’s military hotline in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict?”
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Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone away
2. “Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone away”
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The UN: Doing What Is Right, Not What Is Might
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South Korea muscling into Southeast Asia’s open arms market
4. “South Korea muscling into Southeast Asia’s open arms market”
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Gaza’s hunger crisis spurs a diplomatic gamble
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Successes and challenges of Malaysia’s Eastern Sabah Security Command
6. “Successes and challenges of Malaysia’s Eastern Sabah Security Command”
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Role of Indonesian military in counter-terrorism under Prabowo administration
7. “Role of Indonesian military in counter-terrorism under Prabowo administration”
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Strengthening the NPT via Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone
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Turkey-Indonesia’s KAAN Agreement: ‘Trickle-Down’ Strategic Autonomy Pursuit
9. “Turkey-Indonesia’s KAAN Agreement: ‘Trickle-Down’ Strategic Autonomy Pursuit”
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In a First, Portuguese Police Find Extremists’ Cache of 3D-Printed Firearms
10. “In a First, Portuguese Police Find Extremists’ Cache of 3D-Printed Firearms”
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Organised Crime and Gun Violence are a Vicious Cycle in Malaysia
11. “Organised Crime and Gun Violence are a Vicious Cycle in Malaysia”
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Commentary: As cyber threats grow, Singapore walks a careful line on identifying state actors
12. “Commentary: As cyber threats grow, Singapore walks a careful line on identifying state actors”
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Commentary: EU-China ties will shape strategic room for Southeast Asia
13. “Commentary: EU-China ties will shape strategic room for Southeast Asia”
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Cyber Clashes Between Cambodia and Thailand Threaten ASEAN Stability
14. “Cyber Clashes Between Cambodia and Thailand Threaten ASEAN Stability”
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The Arrest of Suspected Bangladeshi Terrorists in Malaysia: Implications for Regional and Global Security
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Can Malaysia nudge ASEAN beyond non-interference to tackle the scam crisis in Myanmar?
16. “Can Malaysia nudge ASEAN beyond non-interference to tackle the scam crisis in Myanmar?”
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Between War and Peace: Redefining the SAF’s Role Beyond 60
17. “Between War and Peace: Redefining the SAF’s Role Beyond 60”
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Partners in Deterrence: China and Russia’s Deepening Military-Technical Ties
18. “Partners in Deterrence: China and Russia’s Deepening Military-Technical Ties”
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Commentary: The US may Win Some Trade Battles in Southeast Asia but Lose the War
19. “Commentary: The US may Win Some Trade Battles in Southeast Asia but Lose the War”
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Iran Holds A Weak Hand, But Appears Resilient for Now
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Iran Holds a Weak Hand, But Appears Resilient for Now
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How to Engineer Global Dependence: China’s Formula for Building a Rare Earth Edge
22. “How to Engineer Global Dependence: China’s Formula for Building a Rare Earth Edge”
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The Digital Convergence of Hindu Nationalism and the Manosphere
23. “The Digital Convergence of Hindu Nationalism and the Manosphere”
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Nascent Adoption: Emerging Tech Trends by Terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan
24. “Nascent Adoption: Emerging Tech Trends by Terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan”
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‘ASEAN paradox’ haunts regional integration
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Commentary: From Trump’s parade to ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Clash Over What Makes America Great has Only Just Begun
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MEI Perspectives Series 43: Iran’s Limited Options Against Israel Do Not Make it Less of a Threat
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Geopolitical Challenges to the Cybersecurity Goals of the ASEAN 2045 Vision
28. “Geopolitical Challenges to the Cybersecurity Goals of the ASEAN 2045 Vision”
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Multilateralism in a Post-American World
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Rare Earth, Raw Power: How China Plays the Carrot and Stick Game of the Century
30. “Rare Earth, Raw Power: How China Plays the Carrot and Stick Game of the Century”
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The day the music died at the Shangri-La
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Gender and the 2025 Singapore General Elections
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Sanctions Relief Buoys Syria, But Tougher Challenges Lie Ahead
33. “Sanctions Relief Buoys Syria, But Tougher Challenges Lie Ahead”
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Commentary: Trump’s Defence Chief Raises More Questions than Answers at Shangri-La Dialogue
34. “Commentary: Trump’s Defence Chief Raises More Questions than Answers at Shangri-La Dialogue”
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Drone Warfare Is Redefining India-Pakistan Rivalry
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Indonesian Extremists Divided Over Syria’s Regime Change
36. “Indonesian Extremists Divided Over Syria’s Regime Change”
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Commentary: America has taken a leaf out of China’s international relations playbook
37. “Commentary: America has taken a leaf out of China’s international relations playbook”
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Commentary: The Asian art of hedging in the time of Donald Trump
38. “Commentary: The Asian art of hedging in the time of Donald Trump”
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The Asian Art of Hedging in the Time of Donald Trump
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Inside the Philippine Falangist Front: Online Communities as Enablers of Far-Right Extremism in Southeast Asia
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Could Trump’s Deals in the Middle East Secure US Influence Against China?
41. “Could Trump’s Deals in the Middle East Secure US Influence Against China?”
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s Dilemma Between Power and Reform
42. “Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s Dilemma Between Power and Reform”
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Hashtag geopolitics: Understanding the power of memes in the India-Pakistan conflict
43. “Hashtag geopolitics: Understanding the power of memes in the India-Pakistan conflict”
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Hashtag geopolitics: Understanding the power of memes in the India-Pakistan conflict (With Yasmine Wong)
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The Duality in China’s Security Relations With Russia
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Indonesia’s ‘thousand friends, zero enemies’ approach sees President Subianto courting China and US
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MEI Perspectives Series 40: As Houthis Forge New Terror Alliance, Global Threat Grows
47. “MEI Perspectives Series 40: As Houthis Forge New Terror Alliance, Global Threat Grows”
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The remaking of the Indo-Pacific security architecture
48. “The remaking of the Indo-Pacific security architecture”
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Trump’s tariffs are an opportunity for Indonesia to advance its interests
49. “Trump’s tariffs are an opportunity for Indonesia to advance its interests”
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Are the Russians Eyeing West Papua for an Overseas Military Base?
50. “Are the Russians Eyeing West Papua for an Overseas Military Base?”
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Geopolitics meet Digital Security in ASEAN’s Maritime Domain
51. “Geopolitics meet Digital Security in ASEAN’s Maritime Domain”
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Philippine AI Governance: Time to Shift Gears
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Cautious Progress in China-India Relations in the First Quarter of 2025
53. “Cautious Progress in China-India Relations in the First Quarter of 2025”
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Grand Designs – How Will a Resurgent Turkey Consolidate Power Over the Middle East?
54. “Grand Designs – How Will a Resurgent Turkey Consolidate Power Over the Middle East?”
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The China Factor in India’s Supercharged Battery Ambitions
55. “The China Factor in India’s Supercharged Battery Ambitions”
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Indonesia wants an aircraft carrier. No one knows why
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Interest in 3D-Printed Firearms Rising Among Islamist Militants
57. “Interest in 3D-Printed Firearms Rising Among Islamist Militants”
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White-knuckle time for Asia as Trump could twist either way
58. “White-knuckle time for Asia as Trump could twist either way”
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Commentary: Who is Anji Sinha? Trump’s Ambassador Pick for Singapore is a Mystery, but the Timing Speaks Volumes
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How Could Iran Survive Trump’s Maximum Pressure 2.0?
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The Geopolitical Fallout of a Potential US Cyber Stand-Down
61. “The Geopolitical Fallout of a Potential US Cyber Stand-Down”
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The Taliban’s long game out of isolation
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Japan’s Defense Industry Plays Catch-up
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Southeast Asia faces AI influence on elections
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The Impact of Technological Weapons in the Myanmar Conflict
65. “The Impact of Technological Weapons in the Myanmar Conflict”
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Zelenskyy at the White House: The Rapid Crumbling of US Leadership Creates a Golden Opportunity for China
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Making Sense of China’s Latest Naval Exercises in the Asia-Pacific
67. “Making Sense of China’s Latest Naval Exercises in the Asia-Pacific”
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Could US Defense Cuts Affect Timor-Leste?
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Five Key Factors Behind Irregular Leadership Changes in the People’s Liberation Army
69. “Five Key Factors Behind Irregular Leadership Changes in the People’s Liberation Army”
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Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit: Consequences for Taiwan’s Security
70. “Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit: Consequences for Taiwan’s Security”
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The Continued Threat of Online Radicalization in Malaysia
71. “The Continued Threat of Online Radicalization in Malaysia”
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China vs India: Evolving Security Footprints in Central Asia
72. “China vs India: Evolving Security Footprints in Central Asia”
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The art of a deal in a Trump-Xi summit
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Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in SEA: Development, Innovations and Challenges
74. “Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in SEA: Development, Innovations and Challenges”
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Why DeepSeek Presents Serious Problems for China Researchers
75. “Why DeepSeek Presents Serious Problems for China Researchers”
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With Trump Back In Office, the world can no longer free-ride on American good-will
76. “With Trump Back In Office, the world can no longer free-ride on American good-will”
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Commentary: Trump’s Defence Chief Pick Cannot Name a Single ASEAN Country – Here’s Why That’s Worrying
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New Zealand-Singapore Defense Relations in a Volatile World
78. “New Zealand-Singapore Defense Relations in a Volatile World”
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What To Expect From China-India Relations in 2025
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China vs India: Economic Outreach to Central Asia
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Emerging Biosecurity Landscape in Southeast Asia-Updated Report (Executive Summary)
1. Emerging Biosecurity Landscape in Southeast Asia-Updated Report (Executive Summary)
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Institutional Innovation in ASEAN-Led Regional Security Architecture
1. Institutional Innovation in ASEAN-Led Regional Security Architecture
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Biopharmaceuticals Rising: China’s Strategic Pivot to Southeast Asia Amid Great Power Tech Competition
