Archive
August 2017
Asia-Pacific Powers Race for a Backup to GPS
By Steven Stashwick
Nations in the Asia-Pacific region are working to make GPS more robust and resilient for their navies.
The 3 Known Unknowns of Xi Jinping’s China
By Kerry Brown
There are plenty of things we know about China under Xi Jinping -- what do we know we don't know?
China’s New Aircraft Carrier to Conduct Mooring Trials Next Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first home-grown carrier will reportedly be inducted ahead of schedule.
India’s Light Combat Aircraft Well Behind Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s defense industry is behind schedule in delivering the country’s first indigenous fighter jet.
Are Geopolitical Realities Hindering Trump's Scrutiny of Chinese Trade Practices?
By Robert Farley
When will the Trump administration make a move on China's trade practices?
Sectarian War Is Looming Over Afghanistan
By Rustam Ali Seerat
The Taliban and Islamic State join forces to target Shiites in Afghanistan.
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
'Operation Joker' reflects serious concerns by the government about the extent of the Islamic State threat.
The China Wildcard in the Qatar Crisis
By Rob Edens
A closer look at the stakes for Beijing and what that might mean.
China Has Its DARPA, But Does It Have the Right People?
By Vasilis Trigkas
China has the institution to fuse civil-military R&D. Now can it attract the necessary talent?
Resolution 2371's Sanctions Won't Solve the North Korea Problem
By Ankit Panda
The latest round of UN Security Council sanctions may only have limited effectiveness in reining in North Korea.
Can ASEAN Work Together to Fight Regional Terrorism?
By Chester Cabalza
As the grouping turns 50, it needs to confront the region's biggest threat.
One Man, One Road: A Funny Tale of Civic Protest in China
By Charlotte Gao
China’s millennials are participating in civic engagement in their own way.