Archive
2019
What Does the Musharraf Verdict Mean for Pakistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The sentencing to death of Musharraf has been welcomed by many Pakistanis.
Hand-in-Hand 2019: Indian and Chinese Armies Come Together for Joint Military Exercise
By StoriesAsia
The two-week exercise included more than 250 Chinese and Indian military personnel engaged in various joint counterterrorism trainings.
Russia-China: What’s a Little IP Theft Between Friends?
By Robert Farley
Is there enough space in the arms export market for both Russia and China to thrive?
Japan to Send Warship and Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Mideast
By Associated Press
The Japanese government has okayed a divisive plan to send naval troops to the Middle East.
Russia’s Avangard Hypersonic Warhead Officially Enters Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Strategic Missile Force’s first Avangard-equipped regiment was officially declared combat ready today.
Putin Says Russia Is Leading World in Hypersonic Weapons
By Associated Press
Russia has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic weapons, according to the Russian president.
Despite Su-57 Crash, Russia Plans for Mass Delivery of New Fighter Jet in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense industry still plans for the first large-scale deliveries of the Su-57 in serial configuration next year.
Christmas Typhoon Leaves 20 Dead in Philippines
By Associated Press
Typhoon Phanfone lashed the central Philippines, displacing many residents and stranding others.
What Happened at the Kyrgyz President’s End of Year Press Conference?
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s president discussed hot topics -- corruption, development, free speech -- at his second annual press conference.
Of Concerns and Waivers: Religious Freedom and US Interests in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan were once again designated as “Countries of Particular Concern” for violations of religious freedom.
What’s in the New Vietnam-Cambodia Search and Rescue Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new interaction highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense relationship amid wider challenges that ties continue to face.
Near Disaster: Gwadar’s Little Village Faces a Crumbling Coastline
By Mariyam Suleman
As the climate emergency brings rising seas, Gwadar’s Ganz village is losing the battle after centuries of existence.