Archive
2018
US, Japan Kick off Military Exercise Involving 57,000 Personnel
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. and Japan began the biennial Keen Sword exercise at military installations throughout Japan and surrounding waters.
What’s in the First Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Trilateral Border Exchange?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of an upcoming development.
Sri Lanka’s Constitutional Crisis: The Geopolitical Dimension
By Ana Pararajasingham
The sacking of Sri Lanka’s prime minister bodes poorly for India and the US, but is a welcome sign for China.
Australia-Indonesia Ties: The Problem of Unnecessary Irritants
By Luke Hunt
The recent controversy about a potential Israel embassy move is exactly the kind of thing the relationship does not need.
Why Does Pakistan’s Release of a Key Taliban Leader Matter?
By Adrian Hänni
What does the release of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund tell us about the prospects for peace talks in Afghanistan?
Russia’s Avangard Hypersonic Boost-Glide Warhead to Enter Service in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s first Avangard regiment will assume combat duty in 2019, according to a Russian defense industry source.
Abe, Modi Herald 'Unparalleled Potential' in Japan-India Relations
By Daniel Hurst
The Indian prime minister's visit to Japan saw deepening ties across the board, especially on defense.
Is China Losing the Opportunity to Lead?
By Robert Dujarric
Domestic developments hinder the emergence of a Chinese Dream with appeal overseas.
Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Baloch-dominated border area used to be a source of cooperation for Islamabad and Tehran. What went wrong?
Paying Attention to the Blue Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
Pacific Island countries want to rebrand as “large ocean states,” custodians of large swaths of the Pacific Ocean.
Who Will Run Post-Nazarbayev Kazakhstan?
By Natalie Hall
At 78, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev is the region's oldest leader. Naturally, speculation abounds about a successor.
US Sheds Light on Sanctions-Busting North Korean Ship-to-Ship Transfer Activity
By Ankit Panda
Washington casts a spotlight on North Korea's continued sanctions evasion attempts.