Archive
July 2019
Japanese Tech Export Controls on South Korea?
By Robert Farley
Japan seems to be taking a cue from the Trump administration.
Osaka G20: The Important Meeting Most Media Missed
By Andrey Panevin
The Sino-Russian partnership has growing appeal for other countries (including India) as the West flounders.
Tensions Boil Over on Hong Kong Handover Anniversary
By Ken Moritsugu
A group of protesters in Hong Kong broke into the legislature, while tens of thousands marched through the city.
US Navy Deploys Littoral Combat Ship to Indo-Pacific Region For First Time Since 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Independence-class USS Montgomery made a port call in the Philippines on June 29.
What’s in the New US-Singapore Artificial Intelligence Defense Partnership?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of bilateral security cooperation in a new area for both countries.
UK-Brunei Security Ties in the Headlines With Jungle Warfare Symposium
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted a significant example of collaboration between Britain and Brunei in regional security.
Russia Signs Contract for 2 Yasen-M Nuclear Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian defense ministry has reportedly signed a contract for two Yasen-M nuclear-powered attack submarines.
Did Japan Get What It Wanted From the Osaka G20 Summit?
By Daniel Hurst
Evaluating PM Abe’s sideline diplomacy and Japan’s pursuit of previously stated goals.
Brawl at Kazakhstan Oil Field Leaves 30 Arabs Wounded
By Associated Press
The fight apparently erupted over a photo of a Lebanese contractor and a female Kazakh colleague.
A New Day for Solomon Islands' Women?
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Solomon Islands now has 2 women MPs – its most ever. It's both progress and a sign of how far is left to go.
The Story of India’s Many Scripts
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While India’s scripts are ancient, technology and modernity are changing their usage patterns.
Tajikistan Tilts Back Toward Iran
By Catherine Putz
With a new agreement on an old tunnel, and Tehran on the hunt for friends, the tide is pulling Iran and Tajikistan back together for now.