Archive
2019
Indian Air Force Inducts AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force formally inducted the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter earlier this month.
Echoes of United Fruit in Japan-Korea Trade Spat
By Justin Fendos
Should companies be legally responsible for the working conditions of their foreign laborers in other countries?
Unclear Boundaries in a Changing Uzbekistan
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
In Uzbekistan, a growing gap between the rhetoric of change and continued police discomfort with activism.
US-North Korea Diplomacy: A Fall 2019 Return to Talks?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Will John Bolton’s departure and the latest North Korean overture lead to a shift—or more of the same?
Trump Fires Hawkish National Security Advisor John Bolton
By Ankit Panda
Bolton becomes the third national security adviser to leave the administration.
What Drives Chinese Arms Sales in Central Asia?
By Yau Tsz Yan
The Chinese military technology industry is becoming a serious leader in Central Asia.
Will Sam Rainsy’s Promised Cambodia Return Bring People Power Or Something Else?
By David Hutt
Despite the opposition figure’s optimistic assessment, the outlook following his possible return to Cambodia remains unclear.
Deadly Yokohama Train Crash Points to Overburdened Rail Crossings
By Thisanka Siripala
A fatal train collision has sparked renewed concern over the state of rail crossing safety in Japan's urban areas.
India’s Second Kalvari-Class Attack Sub to Be Commissioned This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Navy’s latest diesel-electric attack submarine will be commissioned in Mumbai on September 28.
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
What Lies Ahead for Philippines-Turkey Defense Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to highlight the promise for this aspect of bilateral ties in spite of the limitations that remain.
Russia’s New Nuclear Torpedo-Carrying Sub to Begin Sea Trials in June 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first nuclear-powered submarine reportedly capable of carrying the Poseidon underwater drone will commence sea trials in June next year.