Archive
May 2016
Australia, Thailand Host Regional Peacekeeping Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of PIRAP-JABIRU will last until May 20.
Naval Version of India’s Light Combat Aircraft Successfully Completes Flight Tests
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft successfully completed flight trials in Goa in March and April.
US, Japan, South Korea Plan Missile Defense Exercise on RIMPAC 2016 Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
The exercise will involve Aegis-equipped warships from the three countries.
China: US Report 'Deliberately Distorted' China's Defense Policy
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese government has rejected a recent U.S. report on its military.
Can China’s Ballistic Missiles Hit Guam?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report highlights substantial progress in China’s strike capabilities.
What Caused a 200-Man Fight in a Moscow Cemetery?
By Catherine Putz
The incident will do little to improve the public perception of Central Asian migrant workers in Russia.
Singapore Responds to First Zika Virus Case
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state the latest to be hit by the virus in the region.
Philippines, France Ink New Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense agreement lays out framework for bilateral cooperation.
Daniiar Mukashev on the World Nomad Games
By Cholpon Orozobekova
“The World Nomad Games demonstrates our rich cultural heritage.”
The Philippines Under President Duterte
By Danna Diaz
Duterte rode a wave of anti-establishment sentiment to victory. But how he will actually govern?
In Pakistan, Blasphemy Accusation Endangers Christian Lives
By Umer Ali
Villagers in Pakistan's Punjab province live in fear after a member of their community is accused of blasphemy.
Fresh Turmoil in Nepal-India Relations
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal's government strikes out at India after rumors of a Delhi-backed attempt to oust the current prime minister.