Archive
2019
Asia’s Great Huawei Debate
Experts on Singapore, South Korea, India, Japan, and Australia weigh in on the Chinese telecom firm’s reception.
Anna Fifield on the Cult of Kim Jong Un
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Kim cult of personality and what it means for U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.
Israel’s Growing Defense Ties With Asia
By Alvite Ningthoujam
Realpolitik brings Israel closer to Southeast and East Asian countries.
India to Sign $2 Billion Deal for 24 Naval Helicopters by Year’s End
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian defense ministry is expected to move forward with the procurement of 24 maritime helicopters from the U.S.
US Navy’s New F-35B-Carrying Warship Completes Builder’s Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second America-class amphibious assault ship completed builder’s trials earlier this month.
Cambodia-Brunei Military Ties in the Headlines with Hun Manet Introductory Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the ongoing activity in the defense relationship between the two countries.
China-Malaysia Warship Deal in the Headlines With Second Vessel Launching
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted the status of a landmark agreement.
Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge: Between Justice and Memory
By Luke Hunt
While justice remains elusive, efforts to document what occurred during the period offer more encouragement.
Will Myanmar’s Navy Get Its First Submarine From the Indian Navy?
By Ankit Panda
The Myanmar Navy is moving toward a submarine capability with India’s assistance.
India, Myanmar Conclude Defense Cooperation Agreement
By Ankit Panda
India-Myanmar defense ties continue to deepen.
Kashmir and a Second Modi Government: Press Freedoms Under Siege
By Adnan Bhat
In the disputed Muslim-majority region, a muzzled press and attempts to erode the state’s special status provoke anxiety
Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense, and Asia’s Changing Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda
Arms control dies, great powers stir