Archive
July 2018
China’s Planned Nuclear Icebreaker
By Trym Aleksander Eiterjord
The commissioning of the country’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker is poised to bridge a wide range of national ambitions.
Tun Mustapha: Malaysia’s Conservation Experiment
By Ben Blackledge
One marine park in Malaysia is trying to find a collaborative solution to Southeast Asia’s environmental woes.
United States, Australia, Japan Achieve War Games First at RIMPAC on Kauai
By Jon Letman
Australia, the United States, and Japan focus on improving interoperability with sinking exercise.
Trust and Leadership: The Art of the US-India Nuclear Deal
By Rohan Mukherjee and Karthik Sivaram
Learning the lessons of 13 years ago.
Will Japan's Aegis Ashore Radar Choice Elicit China's Wrath?
By Ankit Panda
Japan's choice of a radar to go with its Aegis Ashore battery will be closely scrutinized in China.
India Makes Moves at Indonesia's Strategic Sabang Port
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Navy's "Act East" initiative begins at Sabang.
2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers approaching the air spaces of both countries.
US and North Korea Begin Discussion on Returning Remains of US Soldiers
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
After a missed meeting, North Korean and U.S. representatives met to discuss the return of the remains of U.S. soldiers.
How Japan's Security Reformers Undermine Their Own Cause
By Mina Pollmann
The Japanese public is not against security reform, per se -- but is against the illiberal agenda of many would-be reformers.
Israel-China Relations: Innovation, Infrastructure, Investment
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alex Pevzner.
Pacific Island Solidarity: Papua New Guinea and Fiji
By Grant Wyeth
The PNG prime minister used his time in Fiji to reiterate that both countries have an essential role in providing regional leadership.
Investors Fret as Duterte’s Popularity Slumps
By Anthony Fensom
Will Duterte's crass and unpredictable style impact the Philippine economy?