The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Dialogue for peace and cooperation amid competition

Monday, November 09, 2026, 13:09 (GMT+7)
This year's Forum demonstrated efforts to build consensus among the parties amid deepening divisions in the international security environment, particularly as China continues to promote initiatives aimed at expanding its role in regional and global security governance.

Modernisation trend in US Military’s weapons and equipment

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 14:35 (GMT+7)
A shift in US military thinking from pursuing short-term wins to making preparations for prolonged, dispersed, and multi-domain conflicts is bringing about fundamental changes in force development, in which arms modernisation is regarded as a decisive factor. To this end, the US Military has prioritised investment in developing next-generation combat platforms, long-range precision strike weapons, and smart unmanned combat vehicles

2026 NATO Summit - Strategic adjustment and implications for global security

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 16:05 (GMT+7)
The 2026 Ankara Summit can therefore be seen as marking a significant adjustment in NATO’s thinking about its future development, while simultaneously reflecting the transition of the international security environment into a new phase. As major-power competition increasingly evolves into a comprehensive contest over national capabilities, strategic advantage will depend to a greater extent on the ability to generate and sustain national power across multiple domains.

Reality and implications behind rising US defence budget

Monday, July 20, 2026, 09:01 (GMT+7)
Against the backdrop of intensifying strategic competition among major powers, further escalation of military conflicts and wars in several regions, and complex developments of non-traditional security challenges, the US has been steadily expanding its defence budget to preserve its military superiority, strengthen its deterrence capabilities, and reinforce its position as the world's leading superpower

Refuting the allegation that national defence and security education is a tool to “militarise” students

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 16:33 (GMT+7)
Improving the awareness of national defence and security education, and promoting the struggle against wrong and hostile views in general, regarding the national defence and security education in particular, contribute to building a young generation of responsibility, resilience, and readiness to dedicate themselves to the cause of safeguarding the Fatherland from afar.

South Korea strengthens presence in Indo-Pacific region

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 14:25 (GMT+7)
It is believed that the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Strategy reflects South Korea's desire to become a key player on a global scale. This is not just a guiding slogan, but has become the central theme of Seoul's foreign policy, reflecting an effort to transcend traditional concerns – resolving issues on the Korean Peninsula.

US UAV development efforts

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:32 (GMT+7)
The US was the first country to develop and employ UAVs. As early as the First World War, the US tested Kettering Bug, a suicide UAV capable of carrying weapons to a target and detonating on impact. During the Second World War, the country continued to develop and use UAVs controlled via radio signals. During the Cold War, Washington tested and deployed a number of advanced unmanned systems, such as the Ryan Firebee system for reconnaissance missions over enemy airspace

Global political–military landscape through the lens of the Munich Security Conference 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:31 (GMT+7)
Munich Security Conference 2026 has laid bare a stark reality: the unipolar world order of the post–Cold War era is disintegrating, while a stable multipolar order has yet to take shape. In this high-risk transitional period, the combination of traditional military strength with flexible diplomacy, alongside economic and technological capabilities, will determine each nation’s position.

On the U.S strategic weapon policy and implications on world security

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 09:17 (GMT+7)
International public opinion hopes that, in the context of major challenges, maintaining a peaceful and stable environment is more urgent than ever. The United States and other major powers should find a balanced solution soon which can both ensure their national security and prevent the world from a new arms race.

Overview of the global political and military landscape in 2025

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 14:15 (GMT+7)
The most prominent features of the global political and military landscape in 2025 are the irreversible trend towards multipolarity of the world order and intense competition among major powers. Besides, worrying developments from the conflicts of Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, etc., and the risk of US military intervention in Venezuela are posing significant challenges to global security and stability.