Archive
July 2018
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.