Commentary
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May- 2026 -19 May
We Can’t Stop a Russian Tanker in the Channel. What Chance Do We Have in Space?
The UK can track threats in orbit, but without rapid response and resilient systems, space vulnerabilities may become strategic failures.
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18 May
What US Troop Cuts in Germany Mean for the ROK-US Alliance
US troop cuts in Germany raise new questions for the ROK-US alliance, burden-sharing, deterrence, and Indo-Pacific strategy.
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6 May
Indonesia Shows Where US Defense Partnerships Are Falling Short
The US is building broad defense partnerships in Southeast Asia, but Indonesia reveals the limits of cooperation without alignment.
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Apr- 2026 -30 April
Russia Will Still Be a Threat When the Guns Go Quiet
Ending the Ukraine war on current terms risks improving Russia’s future warfighting capacity faster than it improves European security.
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22 April
Defense Programs Follow Industrial Investment — And Brazil Is Next
Brazil’s entry into NATO supply chains shows that manufacturing presence now determines who wins future defense programs.
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8 April
Beating Stealth Without Stealth: How South Korea Can Blunt China’s J-20 Surge
South Korea can blunt China’s J-20 stealth advantage not by matching stealth aircraft, but by using networked detection, IRST-equipped fighters, and long-range missiles.
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Mar- 2026 -28 March
The Iran War’s Impossible Objectives
The Iran war is producing more military pressure than either side can convert into a meaningful political victory.
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26 March
Trump’s Hormuz Ultimatum: A Trap the US Can’t Escape
Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum traps the US in a no-win situation by tying credibility to an outcome military force can’t deliver.
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25 March
Why ASEAN Can’t Secure the South China Sea Alone
South China Sea security cannot be handled by ASEAN alone or by external powers alone but it requires a coordinated, layered approach combining both.
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19 March
Satellite Data Is Easier to Steal Than Ever. What’s the Solution?
Satellite communications are inherently exposed, and governments need to stop treating that as a technical issue and start managing it as a strategic risk.
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