Archive
July 2018
What Do China’s Military Hawks Think of Trump?
By Xiaofeng Wang
Well-known hardliners react to the new U.S. security strategy and trade war.
Taiwan Is Not a Bargaining Chip
By Patrick M. Cronin and Kristine Lee
As Washington dials up pressure on Beijing, it should not view Taiwan simply as a lever in its diplomatic toolkit.
The Biggest Challenge for Pakistan’s Next Prime Minister
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
As premier, Imran Khan’s greatest challenge will be detaching himself from the Army’s strings.
Saving North Korea's Wetlands
By Bryan Betts
An economic development push could spell doom for some of Northeast Asia's last relatively pristine wetlands.
Why Did Vietnam Suspend a Popular Newspaper?
By David Hutt
A closer look at the reasoning behind a move that has sparked headlines.
What’s Next for Philippines-Mongolia Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context for a recent visit.
What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A development has once again put the spotlight on Bangkok’s decades-old aspirations in this domain.
'Multi-Domain' Demonstration at RIMPAC: Target Ship Struck from Sea, Air, and Land
By Steven Stashwick
The United States and Japan launch land-based missiles and rockets in Sinking Exercise.
China’s Military Accepts First S-400 Missile Air Defense Regiment From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People’s Liberation Army officially took ownership of the first Russian-made S-400 regiment last week.
Russia’s First Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub to Undergo Repairs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first-of-class SSBN Yuri Dolgoruky is slated to undergo repairs at a Russian shipyard.
US Seeks New Talks With Taliban in an Attempt to Explore Afghan Peace
By Ankit Panda
A senior U.S. State Department official visited Doha to seek out talks with the Taliban.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Visits Bhutan in First High-Level Interaction Since the 2017 Doklam Standoff
By Ankit Panda
China's vice foreign minister made a rare trip to Bhutan to discuss the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Trade Wars Are Not Good for the US Military Advantage
By Robert Farley
What will the long-term costs of the Trump administration's trade war be on the U.S. military's technological superiority?
Matraimov Wins Court Case and Reinstatement in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Raiymbek Matraimov was fired on Atambayev’s last day in office. A Bishkek court ruled his firing illegal.
North Korea's Influence Operations, Revealed
By Tae-jun Kang
North Korea is ramping up its efforts to manipulate opinions online, especially targeting South Koreans.
Doing More Harm Than Good: International Election Aid to Cambodia
By Charles Santiago
International election aid to Cambodia will only lend legitimacy to a sham vote.
South Korea F-35A Pilot Flies First Solo Mission
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A pilot took to the skies for the first time this week.
Can US Isolationism Boost EU-China Relations?
By Francesco S. Montesano
Lessons from the 20th EU-China Summit.
Education a Key Field in the Growth of India-Australia Relations
By Grant Wyeth
If Australia is serious about enhanced engagement with India, then the education push should go both ways.
RIMPAC Makes Its Mark in Hawaii
By Jon Letman
For some the international military exercises are a highlight; for others they’re a stain on the islands.
Boeing Aims for Indian Navy’s 57 New Carrier-based Multirole Fighters Contract
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Boeing study concludes that heavily armed F/A 18 Super Hornets can safely operate from Indian aircraft carriers.
Japan’s New Ballistic Missile Defense System Acquisition Cost Doubles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The price for two Aegis Ashore batteries could exceed $5.4 billion -- over twice the amount initially cited by the Japanese government.
Enough Is Enough: India Should Commit to Strategic Disinvestment of State-Owned Companies
By Aman Thakker
It's time for movement on public sector firm divestment.
US Intelligence: North Korean Engine Dismantlement at Sohae Reversible ‘Within Months’
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's dismantlement of a missile engine test stand has begun, but is easily reversible, U.S. intelligence finds.