Archive
2018
Strike-Capable Wing Loong II Drone Enters Service With China’s PLAAF
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new combat drone was first revealed to the public in 2016.
Non-Aligned Amid Great Power Rivalry? The Case of Papua New Guinea
By Patrick Kaiku
A joint base with Australia may tip PNG away from its critical non-aligned balance in the Pacific.
Japan’s Belt and Road Balancing Act
By Andreea Brînză
Japan is engaging in China’s BRI while also hedging its bets through similar initiatives with other partners.
Neighborhood Watch: Will Asian Countries Turn a Blind Eye to Uyghur Issues in China?
By Sarah M. Brooks
Will any of China's neighbors speak out against its abuses at home? A major UN review offers a sobering assessment.
Russia Accepts New S-400 Air Defense Regiment Into Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Almaz-Antey Group reportedly delivered the year's final S-400 regimental set to the Russian armed forces earlier this month.
Beijing Bars Independent Intellectuals From Attending Harvard Events on China’s Reform and Opening
By Charlotte Gao
While Chinese leaders vow to deepen reform and opening-up, the Chinese government seems to be doing the opposite.
Anti-Chinese Sentiment on the Rise in Cambodia
By George Wright
Increasing Chinese political influence and presence in Cambodia has sparked anti-Chinese sentiment.
Why Did Mirziyoyev Fire an Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister?
By Umida Hashimova
Mirziyoyev apparently has little tolerance for demeaning treatment.
Lora Saalman on How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact China’s Nuclear Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A look at how AI and other emerging technologies will impact China's nuclear strategy.
What Does Iran Really Think of China?
By Mahmoud Pargoo
Tehran has good reason to doubt that China is a reliable partner.
Central Asia Gassing Up China
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan looks to increase its natural gas exports to China, and Turkmenistan may be gaining an old customer back.
Even With a Waiver, Will Iran Sanctions Chill US-India Ties?
By Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
Without greater energy cooperation, the U.S.-India partnership will feel the chill from an Iranian sanctions winter.