Archive
March 2016
Institutionalizing Women’s Rights for Afghanistan’s Future
By M. Ashraf Haidari
The country still has much to do – but real progress is being made.
China and the Freedom of Navigation
By Mark J. Valencia
A “might makes right” approach is hardly a shining example to others.
China’s NGOs Go Global
By Reza Hasmath
Chinese nongovernmental organizations are increasingly active abroad. What impact are they having?
Russian Sub Combat Patrols Nearly Doubled in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy has significantly increased the number of underwater combat patrols.
The Pros and Cons of China's NGO Laws
By Reza Hasmath
China’s new laws regarding NGOs will create a less free civil society, but a more accountable and predictable one.
Xi Jinping and Maritime Militarization
By Greg Austin
Fuzzy “pink lines” in the water.
US Experts Talk Chinese PLA Reform
By Ben Lowsen
What’s changed and why?
Top US Commander Visits Kunduz, Apologizes for October Hospital Attack
By Catherine Putz
The visit had a personal touch but is it enough to regain lost trust?
Aquino’s Military Modernization: Unprecedented But Insufficient
By Shang-su Wu
Aquino jumpstarted the Philippines' military modernization efforts, but the country still has a long way to go.
US Navy's Lethal New Destroyer Heads for Final Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The guided missile destroyer USS Zumwalt left for final sea trials on Monday.
In China, Nepal's PM Seeks Alternative to India
By Shannon Tiezzi
Nepal's leader arrived in China on Sunday, full of enthusiasm for deepening trade and transportation links.
India, Thailand Set Up New Joint Security Commission
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New body announced during Thai defense minister’s visit to New Delhi.