Archive
May 2016
Why Concerns Over Drone Proliferation Are Overblown
By Andrea Gilli and Mauro Gilli
Why the 'drone revolution’ will not bring about a redistribution of military power in the global system--just yet.
India Sends Stealth Warships to South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet sailed out today on an operational deployment to the South China and North West Pacific.
Thailand to Buy Battle Tanks from China
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Agreement inked with Beijing for MBT-3000s.
Why India Wants to Prosecute the ‘King of Good Times’
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
How will Indian Businessman, Vijay Mallya be brought to justice over allegations of money laundering and consistent non-repayment of debt?
Hezb-e-Islami Moves Closer to a Final Deal with the Afghan Government
By Catherine Putz
Kabul is optimistic and to be honest, needs a win.
Securing Cyberspace: China Leading the Way in Cyber Sovereignty
By Paul R. Burgman, Jr.
The recent leaks of China’s elites’ personal information will harden Beijing’s stance on cyber sovereignty.
Thailand Mulls Buying New Military Helicopters from Russia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Officials say the country is eyeing purchases to replace US platforms.
China Defends Market Economy Hopes After EU Condemnation
By Peter Bittner
China wants market economy status at the WTO, but the European Union has its doubts.
China's MIRVs: Separating Fact From Fiction
By Travis Wheeler
Why is China pursuing MIRVs now and what does this mean for regional stability?
Amid Protests, Vietnamese Look to Obama's Visit
By Duyen Bui
Vietnam's people hope Obama will voice support for their calls to remedy an environmental disaster.
Tsai Ing-wen’s Limited Options on Cross-Strait Relations
By Zhimin Lin and Jianwei Wang
Domestic, economic, and geopolitical realities will hamper Tsai's ability to craft cross-strait policy.
U.S. Presidential Election Campaign Dims Prospects for TPP
By William G. Frasure
All three of the remaining candidates have expressed opposition to TPP.