China & Indo-Pacific

No-One Knows How Many Have Died in Myanmar's Civil War

Evan Moloney · August 13, 2026 · 12 min read

Myanmar’s Resistance is Fracturing. Here’s What that Means

Under pressure from advancing junta troops and a growing Chinese role in the conflict, Myanmar’s many resistance groups have been increasingly at odds with each other, sparking fears the united front against the coup is starting to crumble.

Thomas van Linge · July 27, 2026 · 14 min read

Trump’s Maduro Raid Isn’t Just About Oil – It’s About China (Opinion)

The US Delta Force raid that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was about far more than drugs or oil. The real target was China's growing influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Oli Carpenter · January 5, 2026 · 9 min read

Tokyo's Bold Taiwan Bet

A stunning declaration by Japan's Prime Minister that an attack on Taiwan would be treated as an attack on Japan has sparked an international crisis and reshaped the Indo-Pacific security landscape.

Wilfred Waimiri · December 8, 2025 · 10 min read

What's Really Going On in the Papua Conflict?

The insurgency in Indonesia's Papua region is one of the most under-reported conflicts in the world, with an estimated death toll as high as 300,000 and almost no international scrutiny.

Evan Moloney · November 25, 2025 · 13 min read