Wars Beneath the Waves: The Geopolitics of Undersea Cables
In September 2025, multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea knocked cloud services offline, spiking latency, and decreased connection...
Navigating Shifting Sands in Asia-Pacific Affairs
This column navigates the dynamic and frequently volatile political landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, specifically East Asia, focusing on pivotal events and policies that define regional stability and international relations. Each piece offers a deep dive into key regional developments, controversies, and strategic responses, employing a critical lens to explore their implications both within the region and globally.
The Last Nuclear Treaty Standing: How New START’s Expiration Poses a Strategic Dilemma for Asia
The expiration of New START on Feb. 5 serves as a test of whether nuclear strategic stability can endure when...
The Snap That Shook Seoul: Tracking the Tremors of the South Korean Election
On June 3, 2025, South Koreans went to the polls in the throes of a political whiplash. Just weeks after...
Turbulence in Seoul: The Aftermath of Political Upheaval
On April 4, 2025, four arduous months following the abrupt declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, South Korea’s...
A Decade Down the Nuclear Silk Road: The Search for Balance
In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects, known as the Belt and Road...