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.