Security and Defence

The past two months of political events in Romania offer an accurate image of the inner workings of and flaws within the country's system as a whole.

As the Obama Administration’s time in office came to a close, there is prudence in assessing the “Pivot to Asia.”

The recent agreement between Japan and South Korea to improve sharing of intelligence information marks an inflection point in bilateral relations. Brought together by Pyongyang’s belligerence, Seoul and Tokyo have found common ground and an impetus for more significant cooperation.

India's campaign against fake currency is likely to have a significant short-term impact of terrorist funding, but only a more comprehensive approach can provide a long term solution.

By gaining separation today, the US will be in a better position to negotiate with the Philippines from a position of strength tomorrow.

Facing a $1 trillion bill to recapitalise its nuclear triad, the US should now seek to assess the purpose for which it is sustaining its nuclear force not just in the context of symbolism, but for the practical value it can provide to the defence of its interests.

In the world of realpolitik, President Duterte needs to repair the country’s relations with its only bulwark, the US, unless it wishes to grant its territorial claims to China on a silver platter.

On 6 October, the European Union launched its European Border and Coast Guard. But the force is not the solution that will end the migration crisis – it is merely the first step in a long-lasting and highly complex process.

jn Japan's options going forward in dealing with belligerent neighbour North Korea.

For a brief period after SDSR 2015, it looked like the British Army might be about to enjoy a mini-renaissance. But in a even if it proves possible to drastically improve the mass, readiness and combat support of the deployable force, the planned reforms may do little to solve the deeper problems the Army faces.