The Escalating Shadow War: How Targeted Killings in Iran are Redefining Regional Conflict Over the past month, a disturbing pattern has emerged: a series of targeted killings of key Iranian figures, attributed to Israel. From the recent death of Juru Bicara Garda Revolusi Iran Ali Mohammad Naini, to earlier assassinations, these actions aren’t isolated incidents. … Read more
Indonesia Faces Rising Measles Threat: A Looming Public Health Crisis and the Future of Vaccine Equity Nearly one thousand children across Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) province are currently suspected of having measles, a stark reminder of the fragility of immunization coverage and a potential harbinger of wider outbreaks. While Dompu Regency has recorded 216 suspected … Read more
The Evolving Calculus of Deterrence: How China’s Taiwan Strategy is Reshaping Indo-Pacific Security A staggering $290 billion – that’s the projected cost of a potential conflict over Taiwan, according to a recent CSIS simulation. While China recently pulled back warships following heightened tensions, the underlying strategic shift is far more significant than a temporary retreat. … Read more