Member Articles

Europe is turning its attention to improving air defenses in the face of ever more capable potential threats. Today, however, only a limited number of modern systems are in service or being developed to tackle such challenges.

This argues that Brussels will find its much-vaunted heft in setting standards cannot help it advance its geopolitical interests.

This paper examines herding behavior amongst credit rating agencies, issues of conflict of interest, and ratings quality. It finds that the more first-mover downgrades S&P makes, the more their sovereign rating coverage declines relative to Moody’s.

In 2018, the Chinese government formed two new bodies expected to improve China’s response to natural hazards and humanitarian emergencies in other countries. This examines the implications for Southeast Asia.

The coronavirus outbreak poses a tremendous test for Beijing. Beyond the immediate public health crisis, the Chinese Communist Party faces a stuttering economy, growing public distrust, and a potentially heavy blow to its global reputation.

This reflects on big data and new technologies, and how they work in the context of fraternal inclusion, integration, and innovation.

While it is difficult to precisely predict the future of armed conflict, two things seem likely: Asia will be the vortex of the global security system; and armed conflict will have both conventional and hybrid dimensions.

Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies and the shining stars of ASEAN. This piece examines Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship theme “Cohesive and Responsive,” delving into its five priorities and key points to watch this year.

This argues that societies, courts, and policymakers should have a clearer awareness that assaults against cultural heritage constitute a creeping encroachment on a people’s identity, endangering its very survival.

Earth observation data has become an economic winner and strategic asset for the European Union. However, new technologies and data management capabilities may hinder the benefits it provides to European service companies.