Geopolitics

Cold War comrades Vietnam, North Korea pledge to deepen defence cooperation

A delegation from North Korea’s defence ministry, led by deputy defence Minister Ryo Chol Ung, prepares to leave Pyongyang for Vietnam, on Sept 22.

Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean if US attacks again

Smoke rises from the bulk carrier vessel Cape Dao that came under attack while sailing from the UAE toward India.

Iran offers to reopen Hormuz strait within 7 days in push for diplomacy

The proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days has been conveyed to Washington through mediators.

China’s Middle East moment has arrived

China’s President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sept 12.

RSIS must help Singapore stay one step ahead in a more unpredictable world: Chan Chun Sing

Singapore must deeply understand the worldviews and ambitions of major powers like the US and China to remain relevant, said Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.

China’s stage for peace brings dialogue, debate and dilemma

Iranian general Mohammad Taghi Osanlou (at podium) railed against the US for violating his country’s sovereignty at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Sept 16. Minutes ago, Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal (far right) had accused Iran of doing the same to his country.

3 South Korean soldiers patrolling demilitarised zone injured in blast

The demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas is one of the world’s most heavily fortified and mined frontiers.

For South-east Asia, the AI race is about access, not supremacy.

For Southeast Asia, the AI race is less about bleeding edge tech and more about price and availability of useful intelligence.

China defence minister urges an end to ‘provocative acts’ to open security forum

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun speaking at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Sept 16.

India-Pakistan ties: Going beyond deterrence

Soldiers standing guard near the Line of Control, a de facto boundary separating the Indian and Pakistani armies, in the Poonch sector of India‘s Jammu region.

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