Archive
August 2018
Japan Deploys Flotilla to South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
The flotilla consists of three ships, including Japan’s largest helicopter destroyer.
India Should Allow More Than 50 Percent Foreign Investment in Defense
By Aman Thakker
It's long past time for New Delhi to allow for great foreign ownership of defense sector firms.
What's Causing the Slow Breakdown in US-North Korea Talks?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The United States and North Korea are at an impasse, two months after the Singapore summit between Trump and Kim.
US Congress Members Want Sanctions on China Over Xinjiang Crackdown
By Shannon Tiezzi
A bipartisan letter calls for Global Magnitsky Act sanctions in response to “the ongoing human rights crisis” in Xinjiang.
Trump’s North Korea Tweets Are Double Trouble for South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
While the North Korea setback gets the headlines, Trump's trade war with China might be worse news for South Korea.
What Mattis Did and Didn't Say About US-South Korea Military Exercises
By Ankit Panda
Mattis' comments were misreported. The U.S.-South Korea alliance has reached no decision on upcoming major exercises.
What's on the Agenda for the First US-India 2+2 Dialogue?
By Ankit Panda
The first-ever 2+2 meeting between top defense and diplomatic officials marks a milestone for the U.S.-India relationship.
Overcoming the EU-Indonesia Palm Oil Challenge
By Andi Sparringa
While differences persist, there is enough room for both sides to carve out wider collaboration on sustainability issues.
Mekong Military Ties in Focus with Border Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a recent activity.
The Question of the Decade: How Closely Will the US and India Align?
By Robert Farley
Closer U.S.-India engagement seems to make sense, for very good reasons.
Making Sense of India's Revived Interests in BIMSTEC
By Harsh V. Pant
For New Delhi, BIMSTEC is about reimagining India’s strategic geography altogether.
US-China Relations: From Cooperating Rivals to Competing Rivals
By He Yafei
China and the United States' relationship as “cooperating rivals” lasted for four decades. Now it's changed.