How Putin-Kim summit tips South Korea’s balance on Ukraine
Seoul, which has kept up a balancing act between not provoking Russia and doing its part to stand with the democratic world, has a complex array of security interests to consider…
Geopolitics
Cut dollar’s hegemony by moving away from greenback
When COVID-19 struck in 2020, it led to a halt in economic activities of many countries including the US. However, to appease people and businesses, the US government adopted the…
Unorthodox essays in warfare
"Unorthodox operations have been an integral part of military warfare. Concomitant to conventional operations, the unconventional/guerrilla operations had been planned and…
South Korea resumes border artillery drills on land for 1st time in 6 years
The move follows the suspension of an inter-Korean tension-reduction pact that restricted such drills.
Global collaboration key in dealing with the climate crisis: WEF Panel
In a session titled, “Facing Up to Extreme Weather” at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, extreme weather, climate resilience and global collaboration took centre…
North Korea fires more missiles as Kim Jong-un strategises policies
The missile launches notably coincided with a key party meeting, presided over by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un since Friday, where crucial domestic and foreign policies are…
India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners, fishermen
Under the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st January and on 1st July.
West Philippine Sea: Chinese aircraft carrier spotted off main island of the Philippines
A Filipino security expert deemed it a “calculated” move to punish Manila for its “strategic actions” in the West Philippine Sea dispute.
Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong, Macao
China’s threat to hunt down and execute “hardcore” Taiwan independence supporters follows the election of Lai Ching-te of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party…
Vietnam to provide best conditions for South Korean investors: PM Chin
Last year, two-way trade between the two economies hit US$76.1 billion.