Politics

The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy shifts primary responsibility for deterring North Korea to Seoul, signaling a major update in the ROK-U.S. alliance.

The US 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) designates South Korea as having 'primary responsibility' for its defense, reflecting a shift toward China-focused strategy.

Haitian leaders are moving forward with plans to remove PM Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, defying U.S. warnings of 'steep costs.' The move deepens the political crisis in Port-au-Prince.

South Korea's 2026 NDS warns of a persistent N.K. invasion threat despite aging forces. In response, the 'monster' Hyunmoo-5 missile deployment has officially begun.

Hong Kong faces a constitutional crisis after the LegCo rejected a same-sex partnership bill despite a 2025 court deadline. Explore the impact on the city's rule of law.

A fatal blast at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul triggers evacuation warnings in Tajikistan. Analysis of China's growing security threats in Central Asia.

On Jan 24, 2026, Presidents Xi Jinping and Lula da Silva stressed UN authority and Global South cooperation in a 45-minute call, signaling a shift in regional power dynamics.

Trilateral peace talks involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine began in Abu Dhabi on January 23, 2026. Negotiators focus on ending the conflict amid a severe energy crisis.

The 2026 US National Defense Strategy (NDS) designates South Korea as the 'primary' lead for North Korean deterrence, marking a shift toward limited U.S. support.

The new US defense strategy omits the goal of North Korean denuclearization, signaling a pivot to containment. Explore the implications for the ROK-US alliance and Hyunmoo-5 deployment.

As of 2026, the China drone supply chain has become the strategic backbone for both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, controlling up to 90% of the market.

Analyzing the collapse of the global rules-based order in 2026. From the UNRWA controversy to Trump's Greenland tariffs, explore the risks facing multilateralism.