Security tightened at Nepal-India border in Bardiya
The District Administration Office in Bardiya has intensified security measures at the Nepal-India border checkpoints to curb the illegal smuggling of drugs from India.
Defence & Security
We support a rules-based international order, peaceful resolution of issues: PM Modi at Quad Leaders’ Summit
PM Modi underlined that the Quad is here to stay, assist, partner and complement the efforts of Indo-Pacific countries.
Quad coast guards to carry each other’s personnel in Indo-Pacific; joint initiative planned for third countries
As China intensifies its hegemonic moves, Japan, the United States, Australia, and India aim to strengthen the rule-based maritime order by further advancing their cooperation in…
Cambodia withdraws from Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area agreement
In a series of announcements, the country's leadership explained that the move aimed to disarm the opposition and maintain peace and solidarity.
‘I am impressed’, Indonesia President-elect Prabowo praises President Marcos during Manila visit
During the meeting, which took place at the Malacañang Palace, Mr Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome for him and the Philippines’ role in the region as…
US military companies sanctioned for arms sales to Taiwan
The sanctions came after the US Department of Defence's Defence Security Cooperation Agency confirmed on Tuesday that the US State Department had approved a $228 million arms sale…
Japan’s ruling party presidential candidates discuss foreign, security issues in Okinawa
There have been voices within the government and the Liberal Democratic Party expressing concern about possible sudden changes in foreign and security policies where consistency…
Chinese espionage in Philippines: ‘They come in many forms’
Spies can be businessmen, expats, collaborators of local think tanks, diplomats, academics who used to work in the defence and security sector, janitors, and even politicians and…
The limits of deterrence
What China is trying to figure out, and ultimately, prove, is that even if it were to commit aggression (beyond the aggressiveness it’s been showing), these alliances would…
North Korea launches missiles in latest show of military, nuclear strength
The missiles traveled about 400 kilometres, though the Joint Chiefs of Staff noted that South Korea and the United States are still conducting a detailed analysis of their…