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Space Race 2.0: The Competition for the Future Operating System of Space
ByIgor Sevenard, Richard J. Cook, andMateus Bilhar
Unlike the first space race, the Space Race 2.0 is about defining the norms, rules, laws, and infrastructure that will guide the future of space exploration.

Milan-26: India’s Maritime Diplomacy Comes of Age
BySwaran Singh
The “naval trifecta” in Visakhapatnam underlines India’s hard and soft power alike.

What Colby’s Northeast Asia Tour Tells Us About the Future of Japan-Korea-US Trilateral Deterrence
ByDavid Dichoso
Colby’s visits to South Korea and Japan served to reinforce the Trump administration’s Indo-Pacific vision, in which allies’ shoulder “their fair share” of collective defense.

A Course Correction for Pakistan’s Space Ambitions
ByAkash Shah
Ultimately, SUPARCO’s contemporary relevance is defined by its alignment with Pakistan’s existential challenges: climate resilience, precision agriculture, and national security.

Why Japanese Remilitarization Would be Good for India
ByAkhilesh Pillalamarri
Their geopolitical interests converge for the most part, except in their attitudes toward Russia, and they have a common strategic imperative to counter China.

India’s Defense Ministry Clears Purchase of 114 Rafale Fighter Jets
ByAjai Shukla
This purchase will cost India $28 billion; it is not clear what elements of pricing – ammunition, avionics, logistics and guarantees – are included in the cost.

Indonesia’s Gaza Gambit: Peacekeeping Mission Meets Political Reality
ByGaluh Maulana Yusuf
Prabowo Subianto's administration will be forced to fulfill the requirements of the U.N. operation while managing domestic public opinion.

Is China Conducting Secret Nuclear Weapons Tests?
ByAnkit Panda andCatherine Putz
A U.S. official suggested in recent comments that Beijing conducted a test back in the summer of 2020. So why is the Trump administration bringing this up now?

From the Peninsula to the Indo-Pacific: The Rebirth of South Korea’s Marines
ByLee Sook-yeon
The quasi-fourth service overhaul is long overdue. But without expanded regional roles, Seoul risks turning a historic reform into an expensive exercise in symbolism.

Will India’s Kaladan Project in Myanmar Meet the 2027 Deadline?
ByRajesh A M andVarun Tripuraneni
A 109 km stretch in Myanmar’s Chin state remains to be completed. Difficult terrain, inclement weather and violent conflict are some of the challenges ahead.

India’s SHANTI Act Is a High-stakes Wager on Nuclear Power
ByShibani Mehta
Any future nuclear incident perceived to be linked to diluted liability or weakened oversight would carry severe reputational costs.

What We Know About China’s Secretive Nuclear Submarine Fleet
ByRick Joe
With the 09IIIB class and future 09V class, China’s development of nuclear-powered (and nuclear capable) submarines is at an inflection point.
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