Archive
2016
India to Test Fire Nuclear Missile Capable of Hitting China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is reportedly preparing to test-launch the nuclear-capable Agni-V ICBM in late December or early January.
China Will Receive 4 Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four fighter jets will be transferred to China by December 25, according to a Russian defense industry official.
Why Trump Has Rattled the Land Down Under
By Claude Rakisits
The election of Donald Trump gives ammunition to those in Australia who question the U.S. alliance.
Afghanistan's VP Accused of Torture and Sexual Abuse by Kidnapped Rival
By Catherine Putz
Ishchi's allegations are serious and shocking; Kabul says it plans to investigate.
To Win Its War on Terror, Pakistan Must Accept Ahmadis as Muslims
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Discrimination against Ahmadis and other religious minorities adds fuel to the fire of jihadism.
Islamic State in Southeast Asia's Grey Zones
By Ong Weichong
ISIS has resilience beyond the Middle East, and Southeast Asia is one of its new homes.
After President's Impeachment, a Stress Test for South Korea
By Aidan Foster-Carter
Park Geun-hye's impeachment heralds prolonged limbo and potential crisis.
China’s Emerging Arctic Policy
By Nengye Liu
China has a clear (though as yet unwritten) strategy for the Arctic.
Is India Prepared for a Post-America Afghanistan?
By Kabir Taneja
“It simply makes good sense in general for India and the EU to partake in dialogue over Afghanistan.”
US Pacific Commander: China Can't Shut off South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Admiral Harry Harris of U.S. Pacific Command outlined regional priorities for the United States.
When Travel Writing Becomes Propaganda: Sri Lanka Edition
By Taylor Dibbert
A recent travel piece on the war-torn nation misses the mark badly.
The Past and Future of US-Taiwan Relations: A Conversation With Lung-Chu Chen
By Shannon Tiezzi
Examining the legal basis for U.S.-Taiwan relations, and what needs to be changed in the 21st century.