Archive
May 2017
Different Fleets for Different Strategies: Imaging the Future of the US Navy (Part One)
By Robert Farley
What kinds of future fleets are available to the U.S. Navy?
Trump, North Korea, and the Danger of the Falklands War Model
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Why the Falklands War could serve as a misguided template for military conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
India's Debate Over Electronic Voting Machines Gains Steam
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's electronic voting machines come under scrutiny from the Aam Admi Party.
China’s Next Internet Crackdown
By Sarah Cook
China's Cybersecurity Law could take internet censorship to a new high.
Why the Trump-Led Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia Was a Disaster for Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan is largely shut out of the high-profile event, despite high hopes for recognition.
China's New Attack Helicopter Makes Maiden Flight
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An export version of China’s WZ-19 light attack helicopter took to the skies for the first time last week.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive-Elect Already Struggling
By Cal Wong
Carrie Lam is finding it difficult to fill her cabinet, thanks to restrictions from Beijing.
Russia’s Deadliest Tank to Enter Service in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The First Guards Tank Regiment will be the first army unit to receive the new T-14 main battle tank.
New Life for the TPP?
By Anthony Fensom
The TPP 11 are "united" on moving forward, but Trump has his own ideas for the future of Asia trade.
How China Wound up Outside the International Human Rights Debate
By Sarah M. Brooks
As China's global role grows, it's increasingly important to speak out about the country's human rights issues.
Rockets for Thailand's Gods
By Adryel Talamantes
Glimpses of the annual Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival in northeastern Thailand.
Rocket System on Fiery Cross Reef Highlights Problem of Defining 'Militarization'
By Steven Stashwick
Lack of a useful U.S. definition helps China deflect criticism.