Archive
July 2017
THAAD System Successfully Completes First Intercept of IRBM-Class Target
By Ankit Panda
The test is an important first for the THAAD system, but it won't work against all IRBM scenarios.
Russia Completes Design Work for New 5th Generation Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s shipbuilding industry is pushing ahead with plans for a new super quiet diesel-electric attack sub.
China: Korean Peninsula Crisis Is Not Our Responsibility
By Charlotte Gao
China welcomes South Korea’s grand proposal to solve the North Korea issue.
Does Kazakhstan's New Law on Revoking Citizenship Matter?
By Catherine Putz
International law frowns on creating stateless persons, but Astana's irritating exiles can afford to buy new passports.
Are China-Philippines Military Exercises Under Duterte Coming Soon?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the obvious challenges, one should not dismiss the possibility of advances being made in the future.
Why Bangladesh's Journalists Live in Fear
By Shakil Bin Mushtaq
A controversial section of the country's ICT Act has seen an increasing number of journalists arrested.
Taking a Global Stand Against North Korea’s Hostage Diplomacy
By Lee Min-yong
It's time to address North Korea's detention of foreigners at the UN.
Russia and Uzbekistan's Renewed Security Partnership
By Samuel Ramani
Under President Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has shown a willingness to increase defense ties with Moscow.
Felix Sater and Trump's Strange Kazakh Connections
By Casey Michel
Felix Sater, a felon and “fixer” for post-Soviet actors, is apparently cooperating with investigators.
India's Abortion Epidemic
By Ritu Mahendru
Despite health risks, middle class women in India are increasingly resorting to unlicensed abortions.
China: No Entertainment Shows in ‘Major Propaganda Period’
By Charlotte Gao
In order to welcome China's 19th Party Congress, Chinese main media censor bans entertainment shows
More US Sanctions on the Menu for Chinese Financial Institutions Helping North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
Was the Bank of Dandong the first of many targets for the Trump administration?