Archive
August 2018
What Happened on the Afghan-Tajik Border?
By Catherine Putz
Afghan officials say either a Tajik or Russian plane (or helicopter) conducted an airstrike on the Afghan side of the border.
Duterte Is Killing the Philippines' Environment
By Mong Palatino
A closer look at yet another troubling aspect of the president’s record.
US-ASEAN Defense Ties in Focus With Maritime Security Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the ongoing activity within the annual SEACAT exercise and its significance.
Russia Inducts New S-400 Long-Range Air Defense Regiment Into Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense industry has reportedly delivered a new S-400 regiment to the Russian armed forces ahead of schedule.
How Will ‘Defense Reform 2.0’ Change South Korea’s Defense?
By Sungyoung Jang
A closer look at Moon Jae-in’s ambitious defense modernization plan.
Malaysia’s Canceled Belt and Road Initiative Projects and the Implications for China
By Blake H. Berger
Malaysia–China relations are poised to remain friendly and may even offer China an opportunity to reassess how BRI projects are evaluated and implemented.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Sets Out for Second Round of Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built flattop headed out for a second round of sea trials on August 26.
Dos and Don'ts for Imran Khan if He Wants to Govern for 5 Years in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Khan should heed the lessons of his predecessors as he assumes the reins of power in Pakistan.
A Satellite View of the Rohingya's Plight
By Matthew Wells
Images of one Rohingya village in Myanmar and one Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh before and after the crackdown.
Japan's Indo-Pacific Defense Outreach Continues in Sri Lanka and India
By Rupakjyoti Borah
Itsunori Onodera became the first Japanese defense minister to visit Sri Lanka.
What’s Behind a Name? India’s Stalins
By Krzysztof Iwanek
One of India’s most important states may soon be ruled by a man named Stalin.
What to Know About Doing Business in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
A closer look at how foreign companies could enter North Korea -- and whether it's worth the risk.