China & Indo-Pacific

How The Myanmar Junta's Latest Offensive Backfired.

After months of gaining ground around the country, Myanmar’s junta suffered its first major defeat in Rakhine state, after what was initially an offensive with high expectations ended in chaos. Overconfident from recent victories the junta sent wave after wave of forcibly conscripted soldiers into enemy fire, hoping to overwhelm the Arakan Army’s defenses. But to no avail.

Thomas van Linge · October 15, 2026 · 12 min read

Armenia is Rearming

Humiliated by drones in 2020, Armenia has rebuilt its arsenal with suppliers from India to France and a homegrown drone industry — but Azerbaijan's oil-funded buildup is growing faster, and the peace may not hold.

Neil Hauer · September 22, 2026 · 10 min read

The Taliban Won Afghanistan. Now They're Fighting Each Other

Paweł Wójcik · August 27, 2026 · 11 min read

The Case for a Cold Peace with North Korea (Opinion)

As North Korea's nuclear program advances, it's time for the US to reconsider its policy and explore a cold peace.

Kyle Moran · June 5, 2026 · 17 min read

Yes, it's about China Again (Opinion)

The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked a global debate about the role of the United States and its allies. But what if the true reason behind the conflict is not about Iran or the Middle East at all?

Oli Carpenter · March 6, 2026 · 10 min read

The First Six Minutes of War: China's Base 61

Discover the significance of Base 61, a crucial military unit in the People's Liberation Army, and its role in a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Seth Hosford · February 26, 2026 · 11 min read