A year into its historic defence strategy overhaul, Japan is rapidly enhancing its Self-Defense Force (SDF), with defence spending increasing 50% above 2022 levels. Following a new security strategy that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration adopted a year ago, the 7.95 trillion yen ($56 billion) defence budget for the 2024 fiscal year represents the second year of a five-year military …

Czechia is overly committed to standing next to Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, which started back in February 2022. Czechia presents itself as a trustworthy and genuine bastion of support. While the European Union (EU) and the United States’ Senate are struggling to meet the demands of Ukraine for further assistance against their adversary, Czechia stands ready to show pragmatic and …

After Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago, over three dozen nations, primarily led by Western powers, imposed extensive economic sanctions on Russia in an attempt to undermine its ability to sustain the ongoing war in the long-term. The sanctions covered different sectors including energy, commodities, finance, technology, travel, and shipping. However, as we have witnessed, Russia has been …

In the aftermath of the recent elections in Pakistan, the political landscape is marked by unexpected developments that have set the stage for complex negotiations. Despite the detention of former PM Imran Khan and the obstacles faced by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), independent candidates aligned with the party secured an impressive 93 National Assembly seats, the highest among all parties. …

The Red Sea is a vital maritime corridor, hosting critical chokepoints such as the Bab el Mandeb strait. By leveraging its economic investments, China has gained influence over these strategic passages, enabling it to secure its maritime trade routes and expand its economic footprint. This control enhances China’s geopolitical standing and diminishes the influence of traditional powers in the region. …

For years now Hungary has proven itself an outliner in the Union by challenging its founding values and using its veto power to stop decisions requiring unanimity as leverage. Orban’s tactics have so far proven effective thanks to the Union’s own lack of enforcement mechanisms and his own ability to create alliances within the Union and exploit every leverage at …

In 1994, India’s Supreme Court unequivocally stated, “Politics and religion cannot be mixed,” setting a precedent for the country’s secular constitution. Fast forward to January 22nd, and millions will witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi preside over the consecration of a contentious $220 million Hindu temple in Ayodhya. This ceremony marks the informal launch of his campaign for a third term, …

In recent months, the Chinese Coast Guard and Beijing’s maritime militia have engaged in perilous manoeuvres, hindering and harassing the Philippine Coast Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines during resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. As tensons rise, China recognised the risk of involving the US, which has mutual defence treaties with the Philippines, and …

North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un renewed its war threats as he announced an end to the aim of reunification with South Korea. The peaceful reunification of the peninsula has been a part of the policy agenda of both his father and grandfather and a policy aim which provided a glimpse at peace between the North and the South. Contrary …

The United States has been one of the biggest supporters in providing military aid and funds to both Taiwan and Ukraine. Recently The Us diverted their military aid from Taiwan to Ukraine and this strategic move will make The United States weak in case of a possible China take over to Taiwan. If the United States can protect Taiwan, this strategic …