Archive
July 2019
Uzbek Activists Urge Caution in Returning Gulnara’s Ill-Gotten Gains
By Catherine Putz
As reports stir of pending asset returns, a group of activists urge international stakeholders to be cautious in how they proceed.
China’s New Defense White Paper: Reading Between the Lines
By Ben Lowsen
Beijing walks a tightrope between peace and its conception of great power status.
Government Official: Russia Has Launched Production of Su-57 Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military aircraft industry has begun producing the Su-57 stealth fighter, according to the Russian deputy prime minister.
20 Dead in Attack on Office of Afghan President Ghani's Running Mate
By Rahim Faiez
On the first day of the Afghan campaign season, gunmen attacked the Kabul office of VP candidate Amrullah Saleh.
Will South Korean Turn to Its PM to Resolve Conflicts With Japan?
By Tae-jun Kang
Lee Nak-yeon, known as a Japan expert, might be one of the few chances Seoul has to resolve the dispute.
Can the US-China Trade War Be Resolved?
By Yukon Huang
U.S. demands are incoherent, illogical, or outright contradictory. That makes a deal even more uncertain.
Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Topol ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the second test of a variant of the three-stage solid-fueled ICBM in 2019.
Kazakh Xinjiang Activist’s Trial Begins With Relocation, Incitement Charges Linger
By Catherine Putz
A judge quickly agreed to send the case to Almaty; Serikzhan Bilash is charged with inciting violence against Chinese.
The Dark Year Since Cambodia’s 2018 Election
By Mu Sochua
The year since the controversial poll brought growing repression at home and further isolation abroad.
What’s in the New Singapore-Rolls-Royce Artificial Intelligence Partnership?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new partnership.
What's Driving Japan's Trade Restrictions on South Korea?
By Mina Pollmann
The export controls are a policy of last resort from a frustrated Tokyo.
India’s Navy Receives Sea-Launched BrahMos Cruise Missiles for Frigates
By Franz-Stefan Gady
BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles will replace Klub-N anti-ship missiles as the Talwar-class’ primary weapon system.