Archive
May 2017
The Problem With China’s One Belt, One Road Strategy
By Spencer Sheehan
China has a mixed record with large infrastructure projects abroad, something OBOR host countries should keep in mind.
U.S. Ratification of the Law of the Sea Convention
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Measuring the raison d'État in the Trump era.
Deterring North Korea
By Masashi Murano
The United States and its allies need to review and reconstruct their multi-layered deterrence strategy.
Where Is Singapore’s New Underwater Naval Protocol?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where efforts to extend CUES to the undersea domain lie.
The State of Asia’s Security Dialogues
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As this year’s round of Asia’s annual security forums kicked off this week, here is a closer look at where they stand.
India Approves New 'Strategic Partnership' Defense Manufacturing Policy
By Ankit Panda
The new policy will open up considerable space for private sector enterprises in the defense sector.
Duterte Places Philippine Island of Mindanao Under Martial Law. What Next?
By Ankit Panda
Duterte cut short his trip to Russia to return to Manila after declaring martial law over the southern island of Mindanao.
One Belt, One Road: A Convergence of Civilizations?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Tamara Chin.
Does India's Chabahar Deal Make Sense?
By Sarah Watson
Without a clear economic rationale, Chabahar port might do little more than embroil India in geopolitical games.
Vietnam: Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Participates in Major Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s largest warship is currently taking part in a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief drill in Vietnam.
Pakistan to Arm Super Mushshak Aircraft for Counterinsurgency Operations
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is tailoring the Super Mushshak training aircraft for counterinsurgency operations.
Helping Women Travel Alone Amid India’s Rape Problem
By Vishal Arora
Malini Gowrishankar's start-up encourages women to travel by themselves, without fear.