Archive
March 2018
Is Russia Arming the Taliban?
By Catherine Putz
There’s no proverbial smoking Kalashnikov, but American officials continue to suggest Russia is arming the Taliban.
Talking to the Taliban: The Trump Edition
By Sudha Ratan
Why talk to the Taliban now?
Why the US Will Continue to Suffer Surprise Attacks
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Let’s face it. It’s hard for the U.S. defense and foreign policy establishment to escape their bubble.
A North Korean Gordian Knot: Undoing the Nuclear Link
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Soo Kim.
India’s Latest 2 Kalvari-Class Attack Subs Undergoing Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second and third Kalvari-class submarines are undergoing sea trials. Both subs are expected to be commissioned this year.
Pakistan’s Risky Reliance on China Set to Grow
By Yigal Chazan
A fall out with the U.S. could leave Pakistan more vulnerable to Chinese economic muscle.
Can Aquaculture Solve the Fishing Problems in the South China Sea?
By Zhang Hongzhou
China's example suggests that aquaculture actually contributes to diminishing wild fish stocks worldwide.
What Does Japan Think of the Iran Nuclear Deal?
By Scott W. Harold
A closer look at Tokyo’s views on the agreement and their significance.
Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Patrols Highlight Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The 50th iteration of the interaction offered a glimpse into an aspect of the bilateral relationship.
Singapore Launches Sixth New Warship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The unveiling of another locally built and designed vessel represents another step in the country’s naval modernization.
How War Games Can Help South Asia Respond to Climate Change
By Tariq Waseem Ghazi and Rachel Fleishman
If South Asia is to be on the front lines of the climate challenge, then South Asian militaries must prepare accordingly.
After US FONOP, China Intensifies Military Drills in South China Sea
By Charlotte Gao
Tensions between China and the United States are rapidly building up.