Archive
July 2015
What Does the US Military See as Its Greatest Threat?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's activities in the South China Sea are prominently featured in the Pentagon's latest strategy document.
The US Doesn't Need Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Asia
By Van Jackson
The risks and consequences far outweigh any potential benefits.
The Dramatic Transformation in US-Vietnam Relations
By Cuong T. Nguyen
A historic visit this week indicates just how close the two former foes have become.
Confronting China’s 'New' Military Challenge in the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing is just getting started, and its actions demand a response.
Narendra Modi's Agenda in Central Asia: Energy, Terrorism, and China
By Catherine Putz
The Indian Prime Minister is making his first regional visit, with counterterrorism and energy at the top of the agenda.
Saving the Great Barrier Reef
By Luke Hunt
The Diplomat's Luke Hunt speaks with experts about the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
No More Easy Victories for the U.S. Military?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
America's enemies have gone to school and are developing counter-strategies to challenge its military supremacy.
China's Anti-Corruption Campaign Enters Phase Two
By Dingding Chen
The second phase of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign will require an intensification of legal efforts.
The Truth About China's New National Security Law
By Ankit Panda
China's new national security law is vague, but it's precisely the kind of legal wallpaper Xi Jinping needs.
Afghanistan and The Stinger Myth
By Franz-Stefan Gady
What actually forced the Soviets to withdraw from Afghanistan in 1989?
The Coffee-Drinker's Guide to China
By David Volodzko
What does it take to find a great cup of coffee in the Middle Kingdom?
Russia's Secret New Weapon: Should the West Be Afraid?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is working on a new weapon allegedly capable of penetrating any missile defense system.