Archive
February 2017
Why Was Kim Jong-un's Older Half-Brother Reportedly Assassinated?
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-il's oldest son was assassinated, allegedly by North Korean agents, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The India-Bangladesh Wall: Lessons for Trump
By Sudha Ramachandran
Border fences are not particularly effective, but they are enormously expensive.
US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest addition to the U.S. Navy’s fleet of Littoral Combat Ships will be commissioned in 2018.
What’s Next for Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy?
By David Hutt
A look at what may follow the opposition leader’s resignation.
Indonesia, Portugal Eye Defense Partnership
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries are looking at opportunities to work together more in the defense domain.
Expect a Heavier US Presence in the South China Sea, But What Can It Achieve?
By Steven Stashwick
Administration objectives are still unclear, but maintaining the regional status quo may be the most realistic.
Shanghai to Silicon Valley: California in US-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Matt Sheehan.
India’s ‘Brand Ambassador’ Purchased by Peugeot
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Ambassador car was more than a car. It was a symbol of old India.
India Successfully Tests Prithvi Defense Vehicle, A New Missile Killer System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian military successfully destroyed an incoming missile on February 12.
Is Pakistan Ready to Counter ISIS?
By Hammal Kashani
Pakistan's government has been slow to react to the presence of ISIS.
Impeachment Scandal's Overlooked Victim: Korea's Higher Education
By Justin Fendos
Debates over how to brace South Korea's universities for changing demographics have been put on hold.
China Reshuffles Top Military Posts
By Ying Yu Lin
Xi Jinping’s military reforms as seen from personnel reshuffle in the PLAN.