Archive
2019
U.S. Navy’s First Ford-Class Carrier May Not Deploy Until 2024
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier may not be ready to deploy until 2024, according to recent congressional testimony.
General Dynamics to Begin Construction of First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Sub in 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Construction of the first-of-class Columbia could begin in late 2020, according to the CEO of General Dynamics.
Hong Kong Police: Protesters ‘One Step Closer to Terrorism’
By Associated Press
As new violence rocks the city, including clashes at university campuses, the police intensified their response.
Pakistan’s Sit-In Protests Come to an End, But Key Issues Remain Unresolved
By Daud Khattak
The protest might be over, but the central civilian-military tussle persists.
WTO Reform: Will China Be Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?
By Stephen Olson
China’s centrally managed economy continues to pose challenges for the international trading system. Will Beijing acknowledge that fact?
Vietnam Needs to ‘Struggle’ More in the South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
Assessing Hanoi’s strategy after the Vanguard Bank standoff with China.
Taiwan’s Han Kuo-yu Picks Running Mate as Scandals, Controversies Swirl
By Nick Aspinwall
Han Kuo-yu announced former premier Chang San-cheng as his vice presidential pick, while controversial comments and property acquisition scandals hamper his campaign.
Moon Jae-in at the Halfway Mark
By Kyle Ferrier
Moon has laid the groundwork of his ambitious policy agenda, yet plenty of work still lies ahead.
Nehru: Revisiting a Legacy
By Kiran Mohandas Menon
Jawaharlal Nehru, born 130 years ago, continues to leave his mark on India's politics and society.
What’s Next for Cambodia’s Opposition Politics?
By David Hutt
After a big week for the country’s opposition, a look at what may lie ahead for it as well as Cambodian politics more generally.
Defense Minister Visit Highlights Singapore-Brunei Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of the bilateral relationship.
Cotton and Corporate Responsibility: Fighting Forced Labor in Xinjiang and Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
There are considerable differences with regard to forced labor in Uzbekistan and Xinjiang, but there is an underlying corporate responsibility to not engage in human rights abuses.