Archive
August 2017
US Approves New Thailand Military Sale Under Trump
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Possible arms sale speaks to ongoing developments in the defense realm between the two sides in spite of irritants.
Malaysia Deploys First Warship to New Naval Base Near Disputed Island
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Development comes just over a week after Abu Bakar Maritime Base was first unveiled.
Time for ‘Implementation Diplomacy’ on North Korea
By Leif-Eric Easley
There are no quick fixes for the North Korean threat; attempts at rushed solutions and grand bargains risk unintended consequences.
Russia’s New Advanced Stealth Fighter Jet Named Su-57
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s first stealth fighter jet will reportedly enter mass production in 2019.
India’s New Homegrown Artillery Gun System Fails in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent test setbacks will likely delay the induction of the new 155 millimeter/45-caliber gun.
Interview with Gerard Toal: Why Does Russia Invade Its Neighbors?
By Casey Michel
"Putin is an experienced geopolitician now, though his 'victories' may not look so good in the long run."
Malaysia's 14th General Elections: Standing Still
By Dominique F. Fernandes
With the national opposition in disarray, the elections seem to be Barisan Nasional’s to lose.
China Has a New Middle East Peace Plan
By Yoram Evron
What's new in Beijing’s latest proposal and what does it tell us about China's views and intentions concerning the region?
China, Let’s Talk About Sex
By Eugene K. Chow
A dangerous ignorance about how to do “it” safely is putting the nation’s youth at risk.
China and North Korea Have a Mutual Defense Treaty, But When Would It Apply?
By Ankit Panda
China's assurances to North Korea would not apply if it began a war, but it would if were attacked first.
The Shadow of Doubt: India, Pakistan, and Vulgar Cartoons in 1947
By Ritu Gairola Khanduri
A look back at political cartoons on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the independence of India and Pakistan.
The Doklam Standoff Highlights Nepal’s Dilemmas With India
By Harsh V. Pant
Nepali discomfort about the ongoing standoff between India and China could have important consequences.