Archive
December 2017
Top US Admiral Tours Western Pacific Assuring Allies and Sailors Alike
By Steven Stashwick
Chief of Naval Operations gives special encouragement to beleaguered Seventh Fleet.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Faces Severe Backlash in China
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry reprimands the United States for “malicious slander.”
Trump Administration Nominates Experienced Diplomat for Top Asia Spot at US State Department
By Ankit Panda
Susan Thornton, an experienced career diplomat, may become the United States' top Asia diplomat.
China Launches New Type 054A Guided-Missile Stealth Frigate
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) latest guided-missile frigate was launched on December 16.
As Climate Change Threatens Agricultural Sector, India Must Craft New Policies
By Aman Thakker
India must outline more effective policies to mitigate the growing risk from climate change on the agricultural sector.
Alicia Garcia-Herrero: What US Tax Reform Means for China
By Maurits Elen
How will the new U.S. tax system affect the world’s second largest economy?
How Al-Qaeda Came to Kashmir
By Riyaz Wani
How a debate over Islamic martyrdom opened the door for al-Qaeda in Kashmir.
Reviewing Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Fight, 3 Years After the Peshawar School Attack
By Daud Khattak
Why is the world reluctant to recognize Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism? The APS attack and its aftermath serve as a test case.
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Approves Ballistic Missile Defense Expansion
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet approved the procurement of two Aegis Ashore batteries.
Why the Philippines Needs to Develop Its Coast Guard
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
To defend its claims in the South China Sea, Manila will need more white hulls.
Can Pakistan Pursue an Independent Foreign Policy?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan cannot follow an independent foreign policy unless the country’s ruling elite makes changes domestically.
Why Asia Should Be Wary of Bannon's Remarks
By Charlotte Gao
In his latest visit to Tokyo, Stephen Bannon praised Abe’s nationalist policy and censured China.