Archive
March 2016
Could THAAD Encourage Negotiations With North Korea?
By Harry H. Sa
The deployment’s potential contribution to the peace process should not be overlooked.
Russia's Intervention in Syria and the Kurdish Question
By Wladimir van Wilgenburg
It is likely that both Russia and the United States will continue to support Syrian Kurds.
North Korea, Laos Security Ministries Sign Agreement
By Ankit Panda
Plus, how North Korea evades sanctions, the SM-6 missile, and more.
The Gamble Behind Xi Jinping’s More Restrictive Media Policy
By Sarah Cook
Xi's quest to control China's media may bring unintended consequences.
Revealed: Anti-Aircraft Missile Sinks US Navy Ship in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An anti-aircraft missile has sunk a target ship in a test of the U.S. Navy’s new “distributed lethality” concept.
South Korea's Anti-Terror Law Part of a Worrisome Trend
By Geoffrey Fattig
With the passage of a controversial anti-terror law, Korean democracy takes another step backward.
Philippines Denies Role in Trilateral Naval Drills Near South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila clarifies its stance amid news of upcoming US-Japan-India trilateral exercises.
Has Putin Just Killed the Iran-Russia Air Defense Missile Deal?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Vladimir Putin has frozen the transfer of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran, a Kuwait-based newspaper claims.
Will India Buy Russia’s New Supercarrier?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s new carrier design is a top contender in a bid to build India's fourth aircraft carrier, Russian media claims.
Philippines Election Race Takes a New Turn With Grace Poe Decision
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New favorable ruling for senator could play a critical role in influencing upcoming polls.
China's Foreign Minister: No Cause for Optimism in China-Japan Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite advances in 2015, Wang Yi sees an uncertain future ahead for China-Japan relations.
China's New Headache: Uyghur Militants in Syria
By David Volodzko
The number of Uyghurs fighting in Syria has risen sharply over the past year. How will China respond?