Archive
May 2017
Will Duterte’s Philippines Now Buy Arms From China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Manila continues to flirt with the idea, details remain murky for now.
2nd US Navy Supercarrier Deploys in the Pacific
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Navy’s only forward deployed carrier in the Asia Pacific commenced operations on May 16.
What's Next for the Belt and Road in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Three regional presidents attended the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing last weekend.
Singapore to Boost Submarine Fleet
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move represents the latest step the city-state is taking to boost its maritime capabilities.
Australia Reveals New Shipbuilding Plan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The plan supports the most comprehensive regeneration of the Royal Australian Navy since the Second World War.
What Did Chinese People Think of the Belt and Road Forum?
By Merriden Varrall
Geopolitical ramifications aside, the most important audience for the Belt and Road Forum was China's own population.
India Signs Contract for 100 Self-Propelled Howitzers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Ministry of Defense signed a deal with a South Korean defense contractor and its Indian partner last week.
Solving Indonesia's Infrastructure Gap
By Dikanaya Tarahita and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Indonesia's infrastructure needs are not distributed equally across the archipelago.
Trump and the South China Sea: Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason
By Mark J. Valencia
Trump's pause in FONOPs gives the U.S. and China breathing room to resolve disagreements.
Is Kyrgyzstan Ready for the Next Natural Disaster?
By Ryskeldi Satke
After a deadly spring, can Kyrgyzstan move to control the risk posed by future landslides?
Vietnam: The Curious Fall of a Communist Leader
By Bennett Murray and Bac Pham
Questions have arisen about the anti-corruption campaign that saw the first firing of a Politburo member in 21 years.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Meddled With Investigation of Secret Payments
By Cal Wong
CY Leung admits to funneling his concerns through a pro-Beijing lawmaker on the investigation committee.