Archive
2018
‘Indispensable and Irreplacable’: Taiwan in an Era of US-China Competition
By Ankit Panda
How can Taiwan manage the growing competition between the U.S. and China?
India’s Policy Thinking About Its Security Objectives in Afghanistan Needs Reimagination
By Joy Mitra
It's time for New Delhi to get real about its interest in Afghanistan.
What the Trump Administration's Consideration of a Plan to Ban Chinese Students Says About US-China Competition
By Robert Farley
The proposal suggests how seriously the administration is thinking about confrontation and competition with China.
New Long-Range Missile for Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System Accepted Into Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 40N6 missile for the S-400 air defense system was accepted into Russian service earlier this month.
US Christens 2 Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest two nuclear-powered attack submarines were christened on October 20.
Global Strategic Trends: Imagining East Asia in 2050
By Li Jie Sheng
A new report from the U.K. predicts trends and flashpoints that will shape East Asia over the next 30-plus years.
What a Midterm ‘Blue Wave’ in America Would Mean for Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
What happens to U.S. Asia policy if Democrats retake the House and/or Senate?
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Cost Blowout Chips Away at Public Trust
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan struggles to contain Olympic expenses, while leaving taxpayers in the dark on the full picture.
What’s in the New ASEAN Air Encounter Code?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the wider significance of a recent development.
What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, Bangkok has shown some signs of making inroads.
Naval Visit Spotlights Indonesia-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction highlighted the ongoing activity in this aspect of the relationship.
US Withdrawal From the INF Treaty: Considerations in East Asia
By Robert Farley
Does withdrawing from the INF Treaty bring the United States advantages in Asia?