Archive
2018
INF Withdrawal: Bolton’s Tool to Shatter China-Russia Military Ties?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. withdrawal from the INF Treaty could heat up the Russia-China border.
Is the Crown Jewel of the Belt and Road Losing Its Shine?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new report suggests that Pakistan’s new government is rethinking CPEC. What does that mean for the whole BRI?
Hinduism and Political Mobilization in India: From Allahabad to Prayagraj?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The debate over renaming Allahabad exposes religious faultlines in India.
Australian Government's Balancing Act Gets a Little Bit Harder
By Anthony Fensom
The loss in the Wentworth by-election cost the Morrison government its lower house majority.
Why China and Russia are Keen for the Korean War to Officially End
By Michael Bosack
It is no secret that both China and Russia would prefer greater control over circumstances involving the Korean Peninsula.
Taiwan Receives First Upgraded F-16 Viper Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-16V fighter jet was delivered to the Republic of China Air Force on October 20, according to media reports.
Meet Vietnam's New President: The Communist Party Chief
By Cù Huy Ha Vu
A dual-hatted Nguyen Phu Trong provides renewed strength to the Vietnamese state.
Despite Security Threats, Afghans Went to the Polls
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Afghanistan successfully held its parliamentary elections last weekend amid security threats .
Taiwan Is Retaking the Initiative With Its New Southbound Policy
By Alan Hao Yang and Jeremy Chiang
Forget Beijing: Taiwan is rolling out its “warm power” to win friends across Southeast and South Asia.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Conducts First Water Takeoff and Landing
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s AG600 seaplane successfully completed its first waterborne take-off on October 20.
Jakarta and Jerusalem: Australia's Israel Embassy Decision
By Olivia Tasevski
Australia’s potential Israel embassy policy will impact Australia-Indonesia relations.
2 US Warships Transit Taiwan Strait
By Steven Stashwick
Passage by a cruiser and destroyer follows similar transit in July.