Archive
July 2017
Abe, Putin Meet at G-20 as Disputed Northern Territories Recede Into Distance
By James D.J. Brown
Despite Japan's "new approach" to relations, Russia's position on the disputed islands has hardened.
Securing US Bases in the Pacific: A New Era of Instability?
By Robert Farley
The United States and China may be entering a new era of instability in the Pacific.
Uzbekistan’s Changing Rogun Tone
By Catherine Putz
Without Karimov's bombast about Rogun, Tashkent is better positioned to earnestly engage on an issue of vital importance.
ROK Navy Receives New Advanced Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea took delivery of a new diesel-electric attack submarine on July 10.
TAPI and CASA-1000 Remain in Project Purgatory
By Casey Michel
As usual, there’s plenty of official optimism.
On the Mongolian Campaign Trail
By Peter Bittner
An on-the-ground look at campaigning and voting in Mongolia's tight presidential race.
Copper and the Making of Kazakhstan's New Metal Moguls
By Paolo Sorbello
Commodity prices have found a “new normal” but copper is doing much better.
US B-1B Bombers Fly Over South China Sea, Drawing Chinese Protest
By Ankit Panda
China accused the United States of flaunting its military force over the South China Sea following the flights.
Pakistan Tests Its Nasr Short-Range Ballistic Missile System, Improving Range
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan extends the Nasr's range by 10 kilometers. Is that meaningful?
India-Japan-US Malabar 2017 Naval Exercises Kick Off With Anti-Submarine Warfare in Focus
By Ankit Panda
This exercise is the first to involve a carrier from each of the navies.
Iran-Pakistan at the Crossroads?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
A tradition of cooperation is giving way to a much more complicated relationship
With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade
By Anthony Fensom
The Japan-EU deal is a political win for Abe and a repudiation of Trump-style protectionism.