International affairs
Japan’s defense budget myth. Despite the claims of some media reports and expert commentaries, the Kishida government has never announced a plan to “double” Japan’s defense budget, Adam P. Liff writes.
What’s next for Turkey? Recep Tayyip Erdoğan defied most polling predictions and is expected to prevail in runoff elections to hold on to the presidency. In an article for Just Security, Kemal Kirişci and Berk Esen detail where the country is headed.
Don’t believe the hypersonic hype. Ukraine’s defense success against Russia’s missiles helps to correct perceptions regarding the necessity and value of hypersonic weapons, Amy J. Nelson and Alexander H. Montgomery write.
Thailand’s election of the century. Scott Christensen argues the results of Thailand’s election mark a likely end to military rule and allow reformist ideas to increasingly shape public policy and debate in the country.
Exporting drones to Ukraine. Drawing from survey data, Sarah Kreps and Paul Lushenko find that legal commitments guiding drone exports do not shape U.S. public support for sending advanced weaponry to Ukraine.
