Archive
August 2018
Little to Celebrate on 20th Anniversary of Obuchi-Kim Declaration
By Jeff Kingston
In 1998, Japan and South Korea agreed to “build a future-oriented relationship based on reconciliation.” What went wrong?
Naval Version of India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Successfully Tests Arrestor Hook Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval variant of the fighter jet conducted the first successful test of its indigenously developed arrestor hook system.
Indonesia’s Defense Industry Challenge in Focus with Stakeholder Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement spotlights the Jokowi government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s defense industry.
What’s Next for Vietnam-India Defense Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement was just the latest engagement held by the two sides in this realm.
India’s Advanced Air Defense Interceptor Shoots Down Ballistic Missile Target in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a first, the AAD interceptor successfully sought out and destroyed its target amid multiple electronically simulated dummy warheads used as decoys.
US 2019 Defense Bill Calls for Public Reporting on China's Militarization Activities in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The 2019 NDAA calls on the U.S. Department of Defense to make public Chinese militarization activities in the South China Sea.
Trump Receives New Letter From Kim Jong Un, White House Confirms
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. president expressed that he looks forward to meeting Kim again.
The Denuclearization of North Korea: Moving Past Cosmetics and Showmanship
By Abby Bard
Trump is letting America down by focusing on looking good rather than doing what is actually good.
In Pursuit of Global Know-how: China’s New Area Studies Policy
By Margaret Myers and Ricardo Barrios
Beijing is making a concerted push to foster expertise on foreign regions and countries.
Dying For Democracy: Balochistan’s Fallen Political Workers
By Adnan Aamir
Remembering Wahab Zahid, a political activist and victim of the election day blast in Quetta.
Terrorism in Asia: The Global Village Effect
By Neil Thompson
How extremists in Asia are feeding off each others’ unrelated conflicts.
Israeli Perceptions of China: Implications for the United States
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Carice Witte.