Archive
July 2015
India’s Rafale Fighter Jets May Face Further Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Another week, another delay - the Indian Air Force's fighter procurement crunch might not be over any time soon.
Kazakhstan's WTO Commitments Will Also Apply to EEU
By Catherine Putz
Astana agreed to lower tariffs and it looks like the EEU may have to fall in line as well.
Is a Killer Robot Arms Race Inevitable?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Leading robotics researches call for a ban of offensive autonomous weapons in an open letter.
Central Asia’s Stake in Afghanistan’s War
By Tamim Asey
Afghan forces are fighting Central Asian extremists. Time for the region to get more involved.
Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia Hits Chinese Embassy
By Shannon Tiezzi
The deadly attack may make a military base in neighboring Djibouti even more attractive for Beijing.
After Iran, North Korea Next?
By Lauren Dickey
Could China lead the way in resuming talks with North Korea?
India’s Reluctance on Multilateral Naval Exercises
By Pushan Das & Sylvia Mishra
India needs to shed its concerns about Chinese sensitivities and embrace its Indian Ocean partners.
Waging War Is Still Good Business in Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite sanctions, the Russian defense sector is booming.
Can Japan Win Australia's Submarine Contract?
By Mina Pollmann
Domestic factors will play just as much of a role as actual technology when it comes time to select the winning bid.
Beijing’s South China Sea Rhetoric Is Fooling No One
By David Volodzko
China's anti-Japanese rhetoric only masks Beijing's own misbehavior in the Asia-Pacific region.
Has Uzbekistan Made Progress in Ending Forced Labor?
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. upgraded the country in its annual human trafficking report, saying it is making “significant efforts.”
A More 'Flexible' US Approach to North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
The United States may be willing to negotiate with North Korea with fewer preconditions.