Archive
July 2015
The American Colonel Who Changed Asia
By Colonel Robert Farley
Who is the most famous Kentuckian?
Can the F-35 Beat the F-16 After all?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon argues that a recently leaked report does not 'tell the entire story.'
Both Koreas Invited to Beijing For World War II Anniversary
By Ankit Panda
Will both Koreas send ceremonial units to China's parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of World War II's end?
Kyrgyz Politics and the Killing of a Mob Boss in Belarus
By Ryskeldi Satke
The murder of an expat crime figure hints at the links between the underworld and politics in Kyrgyzstan.
Exile From Extremism in Bangladesh: A Conversation with Ananya Azad
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat's Sanjay Kumar speaks with Ananya Azad about freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
Australia’s Direction on Defense
By Claire Corbett
Military and political leaders discuss the direction for the ADF at a recent conference.
Kazakh Fisherman Shot by Uzbek Border Guards
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, there were similar incidents on the Kyrgyz and Tajik borders.
Singapore’s Biggest Military Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s defense minister reveals how it is contending with its most potent threat.
Can Singapore Overcome its Future Challenges?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state’s premier lays out what lies ahead in the next five decades.
India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Army claims the AFSPA is needed to handle insurgencies. Critics cite many abuses.
Lowy Poll: Terrorism Not China Australia’s Biggest Concern
By Elliot Brennan
Only 24 percent of Australians feel “very safe” in their country.
China’s Proposed Non-Governmental Organization Law: Cooperation or Coercion?
By Jared Genser and Julia Kuperminc
The language of the Overseas NGO Management Law must be amended to protect freedom of expression and association.