Archive
February 2015
Surface Warfare Assets Have a Bright Future Indeed
By Himanil Raina
In contesting Chinese A2/AD systems, the U.S. Navy would do well to remember the role of its surface warfare combatants.
Pakistan May Face a Water Shortage
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Water and Power warns that the country could face a water shortage.
China Unveils Major South China Sea Gas Find
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Large yields may further fuel resource extraction efforts in contentious waters.
Russia to Develop New Attack Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is Russia finally catching up with the West when it comes to drone technology?
Chinese Authorities Snuff out Last Online Remnants of the New York Times
By David Dawson
The paper's last social media account vanished from Sina Weibo this week.
The China-Pakistan Alliance: The Key to Afghan Stability?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Can China promote peace in Afghanistan by nudging Kabul and Islamabad closer together?
How the Pentagon Manipulates People Overseas
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report outlines the U.S. Department of Defense's military public diplomacy efforts.
The Aam Aadmi Party Stalls Modi Juggernaut in India
By Harsh V. Pant
The 2015 Delhi state elections are a wake-up call for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India.
Is Artificial Intelligence Helping China Spy on Its Citizens?
By Greg Austin
China has constructed the largest and most automated system for surveillance of its citizens ever seen in human history.
Bridging the Pashtun Divide
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai and Mona Naseer
Pashtuns on both sides of the Durand Line need to display a little more empathy towards each other.
Are China's Leaders Disciples of Machiavelli?
By Jin Kai
A deeper look at Machiavellian thought and how it relates to Chinese leaders' political philosophy.
5 Predictions for Xi Jinping's US State Visit
By Ankit Panda
What will Xi Jinping's eventual 2015 visit to the United States focus on?