Archive
August 2018
Taiwan’s Growing Diplomatic Isolation
By Shin Kawashima
The number of countries maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan continues to dwindle.
What’s Next for Indonesia-Fiji Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries have been keen to develop the defense aspect of their wider relationship.
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Ink Contract for 12 Su-57 Stealth Fighters Soon
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense ministry and United Aircraft Corporation are expected to sign the contract for 12 Su-57s this week.
What to Watch in the Okinawa Governor's Election
By Mina Pollmann
The governor's race will have major ramifications for the long-stalled Futenma relocation project.
Leadership Turmoil Rocks Australia
By Anthony Fensom
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull barely survives a leadership challenge from within his party.
India Test Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles From Submerged Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
With the recent test firing of three submarine-launched ballistic missiles, India is inching closer to completing its nuclear triad.
Brunei’s Military Gets a New Air Force Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The official change of command marks another key development in the country’s defense domain.
What Might Lie Ahead for Afghanistan?
By Marvin G. Weinbaum and Samad Sadri
Looking beyond wishful thinking, here are four possible future scenarios for the course of the war in Afghanistan.
Finding a Way Forward for Cambodia After Sham Elections
By Sam Rainsy
What the international community can do to influence change in Cambodia.
Tajikistan's President Makes Historic Visit to Uzbekistan
By Paolo Sorbello
Seventeen years after his last official visit, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon visited Tashkent and Samarkand.
Days After Tsai Ing-wen Wraps Up Houston Stopover, Taiwan Loses Another Ally to China
By Charlotte Gao
Cutting ties with Taiwan, the Republic of El Salvador established diplomatic relations with China.
Ministerial Dialogue Puts India-Japan Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Ankit Panda
India and Japan begin their first-ever defense technology collaboration on unmanned ground vehicles.