Archive
September 2016
Confirmed: Russia’s Pacific Fleet to Receive 6 New Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for the construction of six diesel-electric attack submarines was signed this week.
Shinzo Abe Going All In on Improving Japan-Russia Ties
By Dmitry Filippov
Abe is committing a lot of diplomatic (and literal) capital to Japan-Russia relations. What will he get in return?
Let Taiwan Join the Global Aviation Body
By Kent Wang
"To ensure the highest standards of air safety worldwide, ICAO cannot afford to exclude Taiwan."
In the Power Line Business, ‘Made in USA’ Thrives in China
By Susan Chan Shifflett
How U.S. companies have found business opportunities in keeping China's lights turned on.
The Trouble With Chinese Mega Projects
By David Volodzko
Breakneck speed and rampant corruption threaten Chinese engineering projects, from the flashy to the mundane.
China’s G20 Leadership and the Challenges of Sustainable Development
By Pichamon Yeophantong
China’s own development track record could be an asset in its presidency.
North Korea Showed Off a Previously Unseen Missile During the G20
By Ankit Panda
Pyongyang's been sitting on the Scud-ER for years. It finally showed it off during the Hangzhou G20 meeting.
Tarin Kot: The City that Launched Karzai Under Threat of Collapse
By Shawn Snow
The collapse of the provincial capital would deal a significant blow to the Afghan government.
US Army to Deploy 1,400 Airborne Troops to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Elements of the 101st Airborne Division will be deployed to support counterterrorism operations in the country.
Cambodia, China Deepen War on Financial Crimes
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries want to boost collaboration in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
The Presidential Politics of US China Policy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Julian Chang.
The Taliban’s Latest Battlefield: Social Media
By Austin Bodetti
The Taliban has drastically ramped up its presence on services like Twitter and WhatsApp in the past few years.