Archive
April 2018
Indonesia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership: The Maritime Domain
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to look for ways to enhance opportunities and address challenges in the maritime realm of their bilateral ties.
Chinese Navy to Hold Live-Fire Exercise in Taiwan Strait
By Steven Stashwick
Limited drills seem intended to garner headlines more than provoke Taiwan.
A-29s Carry Out One Third of Afghan Airstrikes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Five out of 15 airstrikes that the Afghan Air Force conducts each day are carried out by A-29 light attack aircraft.
US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest warship was christened on April 14.
Sharif's Lifetime Ban From Politics Is the Final Blow to Pakistan's Democracy
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Nawaz Sharif’s lifetime disqualification has scratched off Pakistan’s façade of democracy.
India’s Outrage Over Gang Rape, Murder of 8-Year-Old Girl
By Avinash Giri and Nantha Kishore from StoriesAsia
Photos from a protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar area.
India to Buy 4 Guided-Missile Frigates From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are set to sign a contract for the construction of four guided-missile frigates for the Indian Navy.
Vietnam Navy Vessel Launches New Maritime Mission
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A sailing ship departs for another round of maritime diplomacy.
China Takes the Lead in UN Peacekeeping
By Logan Pauley
As the U.S. backs away, China is stepping up investment in UN peacekeeping operations.
What Does Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Mean for Russia?
By Anton Tsvetov
The new U.S. strategy poses threats to Russian interests in Asia.
Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out
By Mushtaq Rahim
It’s not surprising that the Taliban have not responded to Ghani’s peace offer.
What the US-China Struggle for Regional Dominance Means for Southeast Asia
By Mark J. Valencia
How are Southeast Asian countries responding to growing tensions between the two powers?