Archive
May 2017
Russia Deploys Iskander Missiles to Tajikistan for Anti-Terror Drills
By Catherine Putz
Practice makes perfect, right? Tajikistan and Russia to hold counterterror drills next week.
How India's States Boost Israel Relations
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Indian states are playing an increasing role in relations with Israel.
Russia to Arm Ground Forces With New Ballistic Missile by 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new weapon system will replace a Soviet-era tactical ballistic missile still in service with the Russian Army.
Why Is the Philippines Turning Away Foreign Aid?
By Chithra Purushothaman
Can Manila afford to reject foreign aid on the grounds of donor countries imposing political conditions?
No Big Fleet Buildup in Trump’s Proposed 2018 Budget
By Steven Stashwick
Despite slight increases, budget does not lay out a plan toward a 355-ship fleet.
Dark Tourism in Kazakhstan’s Gulag Heartland
By Peter Ford
Under the USSR, Kazakhstan hosted a sprawling network of prison camps that housed millions of prisoners.
Bolstering the U.S. Commitment to the Senkaku Islands
By Tetsuo Kotani
China is seeking to create ambiguity over Japanese administration. The U.S. should not let it succeed.
Abe’s Diplomacy at a Crossroads: The Hidden Side of the Japanese-Russian Summit
By Akihiro Iwashita
The Japanese PM’s approach to Russia is looking increasingly risky.
The US Navy's First Trump-Era South China Sea FONOP Just Happened: First Takeaways and Analysis
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. warship finally passes within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef.
China Holds First Naval Exercise With Myanmar
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Inaugural drills are yet another sign of Beijing’s deepening security role in the subregion.
US Delivers Six Patrol Vessels to Vietnam in Defense Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Handover indicates expanding security collaboration between the two partners is continuing under Trump.
Jakarta Bus Terminal Hit With Two Suicide Bombings
By Ankit Panda
The attack appeared to target Jakarta police officers.