Archive
May 2018
Japan's Pacific Island Push
By Daniel Hurst
The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting provided an opportunity for Japan to respond to Chinese influence in the region.
India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Faces Further Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Serial production of the Tejas is encountering additional delays as the Indian Air Force is requesting the incorporation of new and upgraded systems.
Indonesia’s New Attack Helicopters Put Spotlight on US-Indonesia Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides held a ceremony last week to commemorate another completed delivery of military equipment.
Why Pakistan's Ruling Elite Are Losing the Narrative War Against Radical Islamists
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's government has lost the brief momentum it had to fight radical Islamist groups.
The Growing Russia-South Korea Partnership
By Timothy Stanley
Economic links between South Korea and Russia are a welcome byproduct of the inter-Korea thaw.
Australia's Asia Gas Conundrum
By Nick Rodway
New gas projects across its north position Australia as Southeast Asia’s future energy supplier – but not without controversy.
Bangladesh: ‘Disappeared’ Reappear All the Time
By Sajeeb Wazed
The prime minister's son responds to concerns over enforced disappearances.
Rights Groups Criticize Bangladesh Government for 'Silence' on Enforced Disappearances
By Faisal Mahmud
Bangladesh is accused of ignoring the issue in a report before its UN human rights review.
Russia's Borei-Class Test Fires 4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first time that a Borei-class boomer launched four Bulava ballistic missiles in rapid sucession.
Time to Counter China and Rebuild the US Navy?
By Bonnie Girard
A former U.S. Pacific Fleet Naval Intelligence chief testifies to Congress on China's maritime ambitions.
Thailand's Junta Cracks Down on Thaksin's Pheu Thai Party
By Neil Thompson
The generals want to be sure the opposition is eliminated before agreeing to hold elections.
US Reinforces East Asia Ballistic Missile Defense
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has deployed another upgraded guided-missile destroyer capable of ballistic missile defense to Japan.