Archive
March 2018
Japan’s Security Alliance Dilemma
By Koji Sonoda
Tokyo has serious concerns about the U.S.-North Korea dialogue and also the potential of nuclear war.
Uzbekistan's Afghanistan Peace Conference: What to Expect
By Catherine Putz
Can Uzbekistan help Afghanistan reach peace?
Military Exercise Highlights Singapore-Germany Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The conclusion of live-firing drills is occurring within the broader context of a growing defense relationship.
An F-35B for Japan's Izumo-class: Obstacles and Challenges
By Robert Farley
What does Japan need to consider before pursuing F-35B fighters for its helicopter destroyers?
What’s in the New Japan-Indonesia Maritime Security Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The convening of a new high-level maritime security focus group is reflective of ongoing developments in defense ties.
The Impact of Lee Myung-bak’s Alleged Corruption on South Korea’s Security
By Ahn Seul Ki and Son Daekwon
The former South Korean president has been accused of corruption, which has some serious security implications.
A New Report Says America is Being Duped in Myanmar
By Stanley A. Weiss
Myanmar's military has fooled Washington into thinking the country has changed.
Malaysian Politics Get Nasty
By Luke Hunt
Whether it's breakfast cereal or Anwar, old rivals monopolize Malaysian politics.
Turbulent Politics Set to Return to Bangladesh
By Lau Seng Yap
Political stability ahead of the December national elections is now increasingly elusive in Bangladesh.
What China's Recent Shake up Means for the Economy
By Patrick Hess
How to read the recent economic and financial changes in China.
UN Recommends Graduating 2 Pacific Island States From the LDC Category
By Grant Wyeth
The UN recommended recently that Solomon Islands and Kiribati be removed from the least developed country (LDC) list.
John Bolton Enters the Trump Administration: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
John Bolton could unleash and enable Trump's worst instincts on foreign policy.