Archive
July 2015
Book Review: Ghost Fleet and the Future of Great Power War
By Gary Bearden
Peter W. Singer and August Cole shine in Ghost Fleet.
Hillary Clinton Is Angry With China Over Cyber Attacks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will cyber attacks purportedly carried out by Chinese hackers be a campaign issue in 2016?
Thailand's Rising Crackdown on Dissent Sparks Coup Criticism
By Shawn W. Crispin
The junta is tightening its grip on power.
What Do We Know About Singapore’s New Warship?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The littoral mission vessel is smarter, faster and sharper than its predecessor.
Afghanistan: Ghani’s Pivot to Pakistan Falls Flat
By Halimullah Kousary
Splintered peace talks are not the way to ensure stability in Afghanistan.
A Tipping Point in the US-China-Vietnam Triangle
By Alexander L. Vuving
A visit to Washington by Vietnam’s general secretary this week underscores a major shift.
Meet the Likely President of the AIIB
By Ankit Panda
This Chinese official is likely to be the first president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
The Right Way to Read US-Vietnam Relations Today
By Ton Nu Thi Ninh
In order for the relationship to advance, both sides need to understand it from a broader and more balanced perspective.
Game Changers? Chinese Submarines in the Indian Ocean
By P K Ghosh
The presence of Chinese submarines in India’s strategic “backyard” requires a more effective response from India.
Stop Confusing Deterrence with Strategy
By Van Jackson
Thinking about deterrence shouldn’t be a substitute for critical thinking.
How Many Ballistic Missile Submarines Will Russia Build?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of the Russian Navy is considering increasing the number of SSBNs to be commissioned past 2020.
Is Beijing In Danger of Losing ‘Hong Kong’?
By Bo Zhiyue
It may be the case that Hong Kong will end up more like Taiwan than Taiwan like Hong Kong.