Archive
October 2018
Alan's Boat From China: Episode 1
By Ian Lang
Doing business with China? Learn first-hand with this worker’s guide to DIY international diplomacy.
What Will 700 New Drones Mean for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the boost’s potential significance.
EU-Indonesia Terrorism Meeting Puts ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent regional meeting saw a focus on the intelligence-sharing initiative.
China-Malaysia Warship Deal in the Spotlight with Defense Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The landmark arrangement was in the headlines again within the wider security relationship.
Modi Visits Japan: What’s on the Security Agenda?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at some of the agenda items on the defense side.
US Commerce Secretary Praises Uzbekistan's Progress
By Catherine Putz
Secretary Wilbur Ross praised Uzbekistan's “democratic reforms,” but what he really meant was economic reforms.
US Navy’s New Naval Strike Missile to Deploy in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new over-the-horizon anti-ship missile will be deployed and integrated in the USN’s littoral combat ships sooner than expected.
Pakistan Moves Ahead With Sale of 3 JF-17 Fighter Jets to Nigeria
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan’s government has provided a $183.4 million sovereign guarantee for the sale of three JF-17 fighters to Nigeria.
A String of Fake Pearls? The Question of Chinese Port Access in the Indian Ocean
By Natalie Klein
Chinese control of ports in other states – even those Beijing “owns” – will always remain limited.
What Will the US-China Trade War Mean for Africa?
By Bonnie Girard
The collateral damage and potential opportunities, as seen from Uganda, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
Why Pakistan Isn’t Changing Its Taliban Policy
By Samuel Ramani
Prime Minister Imran Khan isn’t likely to radically change Pakistan’s complicated relationship with the Taliban.
Why Continued Indian Engagement With Iran Is in America’s Interest
By Zoe Leung and Hari Prasad
U.S. criticism of India's close relationship with Iran is shortsighted.