Archive
May 2016
Russian Naval Expert Calls US Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer ‘Giant Washtub’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is slated to take possession of its newest surface warship this Friday.
Russia Supplied S-300 Air Defense Battalion to Iran
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Kremlin expects the rest of the air defense systems to be supplied by the end of 2016.
Donald Trump Wants to Talk to Kim Jong-un. Is That Really So Bad?
By Doug Bandow
Donald Trump wants to talk to North Korea. Is that really such a bad idea?
Arrests in Kazakhstan as Planned Weekend Protests Approach
By Catherine Putz
Astana has detained a dozen activists and rejected applications to protests on May 21.
Has Iran Finally Found a Security Partner in Central Asia?
By Samuel Ramani
Warming security ties between Iran and Turkmenistan could have long-lasting implications.
Goodbye, Obama: The US President's Legacy on US-India Ties
By Sanjeev Shrivastav
It's time to provide a concrete vision for India-US relations that can carry through to the next US administration.
Indonesia: A Potential Partner for Gulf States
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Indonesia is increasing its outreach to the Gulf. Governments in the region should seize the opportunity.
After 2 Years, How Well Has Narendra Modi Fared as India's Prime Minister?
By Ashok Sajjanhar
Modi may have fallen short of expectations, but that shouldn't imply his government has failed.
India: Violence Against Dalits on the Rise
By Hanne Couderé
Despite robust laws, violence against India's most oppressed people continues to rise.
Sri Lanka’s Uneasy Peace
By Taylor Dibbert
The island nation’s “democratic transition” leaves plenty to be desired.
Kazakhstan: An Exercise in Democracy
By Erlan Idrissov
Land reforms have real significance for the country’s economic future.
South China Sea: 2 Chinese Fighters Conduct 'Unsafe' Intercept of US EP-3 Recon Aircraft
By Ankit Panda
The incident could have violated existing bilateral procedures between the United States and China.