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Prevailing Over Health and Humanitarian Challenges
Celebrating 50 Years of FORUM Dr. Sebastian Kevany. Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies To provide more effective responses to 21st century challenges in the Indo-Pacific — such…
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Sharing Environmental Intelligence
FORUM Staff Kiribati’s plans for an improved pier on Kanton Island were at a standstill. Australia had committed to completing the project, but outdated information about the underwater topography surrounding…
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Critical Conduits
FORUM Staff Even as the world plunged into war, Direction Island seemed a strange destination for a German landing party in November 1914. Part of the largely uninhabited Cocos atoll…
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USSPACECOM commander: Space weapons key to maintaining deterrence
Sentry Staff The commander of the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) says space weapons are crucial to maintaining deterrence and stability, as strategic competitors develop their own capabilities. “Our opponents,…
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Philippines set to augment burgeoning arsenal with 20 F-16 fighter jets
FORUM Staff Persevering against increased aggression, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has set its sights on new fighter jets and related military assets. The United States Defense Security…
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Seoul mobilizes national cyber defenses amid surge in AI-driven attacks
Felix Kim South Korea has launched a multisector initiative to combat cyberattacks as concerns grow over North Korean-linked hackers exploiting artificial intelligence (AI). Seoul is implementing strategies outlined in its…
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Myanmar junta limits aid in earthquake-stricken areas, continues assault, U.N. says
Reuters Myanmar’s military junta is withholding critical humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in areas where it perceives opposition to its rule, the United Nations human rights office said. The U.N.…
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Japan Self-Defense Forces crucial in containing historic fires
Felix Kim The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) played a central role in containing wildfires in February and March 2025, including Japan’s largest fire in 50 years. JSDF aircraft and personnel…
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Australia raises defense spending to accelerate military initiatives
Reuters Australia will hike defense spending by $628 million to boost the nation’s military capabilities, including manufacture of guided weapons, construction of a submarine base and expansion of a frigate…
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Protecting the global commons against rising threats to undersea, space infrastructure
U.S. Army 8th Theater Sustainment Command, National Security Law Team The security of critical undersea and space networks has become a central concern for governments, businesses and international organizations. These…
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