Archive
April 2018
US Pacific Fleet Reveals New High-End Strike Group Training
By Steven Stashwick
“Fleet Problems” recall U.S. Navy’s realistic interwar exercises.
Nobody Puts Japan in the Corner
By Melodie Ha
How Tokyo can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.
New Variant of China’s CH-5 Combat Drone Boasts Extended Endurance and Range
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new unmanned aerial combat vehicle will be fitted with a new heavy fuel engine.
Will Rohingya Refugees Ever Be Repatriated to Myanmar?
By Angshuman Choudhury
New developments make the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh far more difficult.
Quetta Attack a Gory Reminder of Islamic State's Presence in Balochistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Pakistan Army continues to deny that ISIS is active in Pakistan, despite the mounting evidence.
What Should the World Do With Refugees?
By Avinash Giri, Mansi Bhatia & Nantha Kishore
StoriesAsia speaks to Honey Oberoi Vahali about the psychology of the refugee crisis.
The Real Problem with Malaysia’s Fake News Law
By David Hutt
The controversy over the law belies deeper issues in the country and the region more generally.
Russia-Vietnam Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit of Vietnam’s defense minister has once again put the focus on one of Vietnam’s traditional relationships.
Self-Censorship and the State: Evaluating Progress on Free Speech in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
How have reforms impacted the media environment in Uzbekistan?
What North Korea Is Really Saying (And Not Saying) About Denuclearization
By 38 North / Robert Carlin
A close reading of North Korean intent ahead of a proposed Trump-Kim summit.
Trade Wars: China Strikes Back
By Shannon Tiezzi
China unveils tariffs on $50 billion in U.S. imports, mirroring the Trump administration's penalties on Chinese goods.
What Did the Pakistan Army Chief’s Brunei Voyage Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent trip and what it means for bilateral defense ties.