Archive
July 2019
Duterte: No One Can Stop China Fishing in Philippine Waters
By Jim Gomez
The Philippine leader has once again alleged the futility of trying to prevent Beijing’s activities that undermine Manila’s interests.
Japan Mourns Victims of Deadly Kyoto Animation Arson Attack
By Thisanka Siripala
In the aftermath of Japan’s worst mass killing, tributes pour in from over the world.
What’s Behind the Philippines’ New Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a new national action plan on violent extremism.
What’s Behind the Pakistani Prime Minister’s Public Address in Washington DC?
By Daud Khattak
Amid domestic and foreign pressures, Imran Khan is trying to send a message by addressing a crowd in the U.S. capital.
Beatings and Tear Gas: Violence Escalates as Hong Kong Protests Continue
By Alice Fung and Yanan Wang
The latest march on Sunday saw clashes with police and violent attacks on protesters by masked assailants.
What’s in the First Singapore-Myanmar Navy Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent development between the two Southeast Asian states.
India’s Defense Ministry Moves Ahead With Procurement of 100 Heavyweight Torpedoes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense ministry has recently issued a request for proposal for the procurement of 100 heavyweight torpedoes.
What’s in the New China-Vietnam South China Sea Tensions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new tensions reinforce existing worries about Chinese conduct in the South China Sea.
India Launches Chandrayaan 2 Moon Mission
By Ashok Sharma
The successful launch took place one week after an initial attempt was aborted.
First AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters to Arrive in India on July 27
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of three to four AH-64E Apache attack helicopters will reportedly arrive in India this weekend.
North Korea Turns to Russia for Cash
By Tae-jun Kang
Since the Putin-Kim summit, North Korea has been stepping up economic ties with Russia.
India's Army Continues to Suffer From Shortage of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite recent progress, the Indian Army continues to suffer from a lack of anti-tank guided missile systems.