The Arakan Army is emerging as the dominant force in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, a dramatic shift that could redefine the region’s political landscape. Over the past year, this group has not only entrenched itself militarily, but it has also sought to carve out a role as a governing authority. This transformation, while significant, brings both opportunities and challenges for Rakhine’s […]

India is positioning itself to be the next great powerhouse in the Indo Pacific, one that balances and challenges the influence of China. The rivalry between the two nations manifests itself in the realms of trade, military posture, diplomatic gravitas, and economic influence. The world watches as the two nations compete to become the predominant superpower and representative of the […]

Officially the Yi Peng 3 is just a bulk carrier, one of countless such ships carrying everything from grain to coal, aluminum, and fertilizer. But as she left Russia’s Baltic port of Ust-Luga last week, the Chinese-flagged ship may have had a rather different mission. Authorities and the open-source intelligence (OSINT) community have zeroed in on the Yi Peng 3 […]