Archive
2015
Fear of Terrorists Ripples from Paris to Moscow
By Catherine Putz
A deputy speaker in the State Duma floated the idea of restricting entry to Russia for citizens of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Cambodia’s Opposition Leader Delays Return Home Amid Arrest Fears
By Luke Hunt
Sam Rainsy cancels his return trip to Phnom Penh where he risks being jailed in an ongoing crackdown on dissent.
Malaysia Slams China’s South China Sea Encroachments
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s deputy prime minister takes aim at Beijing’s actions.
The Hypocrisy of US Freedom of Navigation Operations in the South China Sea
By Hu Bo
The U.S. says it is defending freedom of navigation; really it just wants to limit China's power in the South China Sea.
How Will Myanmar's Elections Affect Relations With China?
By Dingding Chen
How will Myanmar's new government affect relations between it and China?
Carrier Wars: Imagine a US Navy Without the F/A-18 Super Hornet
By Robert Farley
What would a U.S. Navy without the F/A-18 Super Hornet look like?
After Paris Attacks, China Seeks More International Help Fighting Xinjiang Separatists
By Shannon Tiezzi
With the G20 leaders focused on terrorism after the attacks in Paris, China wants help in its fight against ETIM.
India Inducts First Squadron of Anti-Submarine Warfare Plane
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s defense minister officially inducted eight Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft into the Indian Navy last week.
Pakistan's General Raheel Sharif Goes to Washington: Déjà Vu All Over Again
By Michael Kugelman
As Raheel Sharif visits the United States, it's worth taking stock of how little has changed in U.S.-Pakistan relations.
Japan, Philippines to Agree New Military Deal on APEC Sidelines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides will reportedly ink an agreement in principle on military technology.
China to Receive Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense Systems in 12-18 Months
By Franz-Stefan Gady
With the exception of an approximate delivery date, details of the Sino-Russian weapons deal remain murky.
Global Crisis: Afghanistan's Europe-Bound Refugees
By Benjamin David Baker
When it comes to seeking refuge, Afghans often get the short end of the stick in Europe.