Archive
2016

Meet Bill English, New Zealand’s New Prime Minister
By Grant Wyeth
English has been the architect of many of New Zealand’s successful policies. Now he steps to the front.

What’s Next for US-Myanmar Military Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A quick look where things stand and what some next steps might be.

In Australia, Defense Industry Goes Local
By Helen Clark
The move represents a shift for Australia: private industry has not had a central role in defense supplies.

Australia, France Sign Classified Information Sharing Pact
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The bilateral agreement aims to support bilateral work on Australia’s so-called SEA 1000 Future Submarine Program.

Confirmed: Pakistan Air Force Now Operates 70 JF-17 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new number was released by Pakistan’s National Assembly in early December.

Indian Navy Rules out Tejas Fighter Jet on New Aircraft Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Light Combat Aircraft is not meeting the navy’s requirements, according to a senior naval officer.

Singapore's China Conundrum
By Michael Tai
The city-state might have badly miscalculated by tilting too close to the United States at China's expense.

How Big Is North Korea’s Market Economy?
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
Just how important are North Korea's markets in its overall economy?

Is Latin America of Strategic Importance to China?
By Shaheli Das
For China, Latin American countries will be a key part of its bid to influence global governance.

China Cyber: Stepping Into the Shoes of a 'Major Power'
By Bruce McConnell
An analysis of the Cyberspace Administration of China's Third World Internet Conference.

Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia Offensive in Retrospective
By Robert Farley
Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia campaign is among the most successful series of military operations ever conducted.

The Importance of a Japan-India Amphibious Aircraft Deal
By Satoru Nagao
The conclusion of an India-Japan deal for the transfer of ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft will bear immense strategic importance.