Archive
August 2017
Has Gandhi’s Example Contributed to Donald Trump’s Victory?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Gandhi inspired civil rights campaigns across the world. But did his success in movement politics offer wrong lessons for participatory democracy?
The India-Vietnam Relationship: Beyond the BrahMos Connection
By Harsh V. Pant
The strategic partnership between India and Vietnam goes beyond a prospective BrahMos sale.
Simplifying an Otherwise Complicated Maritime Environment: Operate, Navigate, Communicate
By William J. Parker
Why maritime captains need to prioritize time and effort towards "operating, navigating and communicating."
Amid the US-ROK Drills, China Warns Not to 'Add Fuel to the Fire'
By Charlotte Gao
China’s foreign ministry says the joint military drills are not helpful to de-escalation.
The Significance of Nawaz Sharif's Empty Parliamentary Seat in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
A by-election in Punjab is set to define the course of Pakistan’s next general elections.
USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Singapore, 10 Sailors Missing
By Steven Stashwick
U.S. destroyer is moored in Singapore, damage being assessed and search for missing continues.
Can China Curb North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions?
By Son Daekwon
Cold War history -- particularly surrounding Beijing's own nuclear development -- suggests otherwise.
US Navy’s New Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile Completes First Free Flight From Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test proves the weapon’s ability to identity and prosecutes a moving target at sea.
Privatization of Security Can Derail US-Led Stabilization of Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari and Vasabjit Banerjee
The potential for success by relying on PMCs remains uncertain.
The Dark Side of China's Tech Boom
By Eugene K. Chow
China’s tech giants are helping the state build a digital panopticon.
US, South Korea Begin Ulchi-Freedom Guardian 2017 Military Exercises Amid Threats From North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The United States and South Korea will simulate a range of military scenarios and operations.
Korean War Threat Fades as China Debt Fears Resurface
By Anthony Fensom
Pyongyang's threats generate a sense of déjà vu, but China’s debt inspires more concrete worries.