Archive
August 2017
Russia Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian bombers reportedly violated South Korea’s air-defense identification zone.
A Plea for Sense on International Day Against Nuclear Tests
By Bunny McDiarmid
Can the world come to its senses on nuclear weapons?
Indonesia, Singapore Conduct Mine Countermeasure Military Drills
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Joint-MINEX occurs as both countries commemorate 50th anniversary of ties this year.
Maturing Myanmar: Is Business Still Confident?
By Edward Parker
Early excitement has been dampened, but opportunities for optimism remain, despite many challenges.
Russia to Receive 100 Next-Generation Battle Tanks by 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The deputy defense minister reiterated that Russia’s deadliest tank will be ready for combat by 2020.
China Quietly Looms Over Zapad 2017 Exercises
By Nicholas Trickett
Any Russian aggression out of the exercises could hurt Sino-Russian relations.
Liu Xiaobo’s Death Breathes Life into China-Norway Trade Talks
By Charlotte Gao
‘We hope that the two sides can take this as an opportunity to move forward the bilateral relations,’ said China.
The Egypt-North Korea Connection
By Samuel Ramani
Cairo remains one of Pyongyang’s leading trade partners in the Arab world.
Japan’s Maritime Diplomacy Mission in Southeast Asia
By Michael Hart
In light of China’s growing maritime assertiveness, Japan’s imperative to protect its surrounding waters is now even greater.
How Much Work Should the US Put Into Developing Cyber Rules With China?
By Robert Farley
Will Washington risk giving up preventive and preemptive cyber options by engaging China?
What's in Japan's Record 2018 Defense Budget Request?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's defense spending continues to be driven by concerns about North Korea and Chinese maritime activities.
Waiting for Yingluck Shinawatra
By Cory Wright
Supporters crowded the streets to hear the verdict, but Yingluck never arrived.