Archive
February 2017
Russia to Arm 90 Percent of Strategic Nuclear Forces With Modern Weaponry by 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Also, the Russian military’s precision strike capability will increase fourfold by 2021, Russia’s defense minister says.
Japan and India: Deepening Ties in the Age of Uncertainty
By Tan Ming Hui and Nazia Hussain
With both countries concerned about U.S. leadership in Asia, a strong partnership looks more and more inevitable.
How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though it is certain to play a role, the specifics remain unclear.
Japan’s First Overseas Military Drill Spotlights Growing Security Role
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s defense forces conducted their first drill outside of Japan alongside Asia’s largest multinational exercise.
Intrigue in Tamil Nadu Politics Continues After Jayalalithaa's Death
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The dust is far from settling in Tamil Nadu.
A Deadly February Should Motivate Afghanistan-Pakistan Security Cooperation
By Mushtaq Rahim
A fresh wave of terror in the AfPak region is another reminder about the need for an honest partnership..
How UN Sanctions May Be Driving China's Suspension of North Korean Coal Imports
By Troy Stangarone
China may already be close to reaching the UN-mandated cap on total coal emissions.
South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum
By Benjamin Lee
South Korea’s ongoing political crisis is making it difficult to respond effectively to North Korean provocations.
Asia-Pacific States Are Buying Arms at Record Post-Cold War Levels
By Ankit Panda
Asian states accounted for 43 percent of all global arms imports between 2012 and 2016.
After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear
By Ankit Panda
Trump's affirmation of the United States' 'one China' policy has allowed for more high-level U.S.-China activity.
Indian Lawmakers Work to Stem Spending on 'Big Fat Indian Weddings'
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's lower house may consider a bill that would limit spending on lavish weddings.
How Pakistan’s Passive Extremists Complicate the Country's Fight Against Terror
By Umair Jamal
After a spate of attacks, efforts by the Pakistani government to rein in terror groups are largely window-dressing.