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Franz-Stefan Gady

Franz-Stefan Gady

Franz-Stefan Gady is a Research Fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) focused on future conflict and the future of war. Follow him on Twitter.

Franz-Stefan Gady is a Fellow with the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London and a columnist for The Diplomat. He is the author of a number of monographs and book chapters on Asian and European security issues.

Franz-Stefan was a Senior Editor with The Diplomat. He has also reported from a wide range of countries and conflict zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan. His writing and photos have appeared in The International New York Times, BBC News, Foreign Affairs Magazine, Foreign Policy, The Christian Science Monitor, and Slate among other publications.

His analysis has been featured in The Financial Times and The Wallstreet Journal, and on Al Jazeera and PBSamong others.

Follow him on Twitter.

Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady
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June 08, 2016

China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue: Time to Move Beyond the South China Sea?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The South China Sea tensions have become the Rorschach Test for China-U.S. relations.
June 08, 2016

Australia Sends First Upgraded Anzac-Class Frigate to Middle East

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This marks the first operational deployment for an Anzac-class with a new anti-ship missile defense upgrade.

June 07, 2016

Top US Navy Officer Visits US Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amid growing tensions, the U.S. Navy’s highest ranking officer visited the John C. Stennis Strike Group last weekend.

June 07, 2016

Will Turkey Modernize Pakistan’s Attack Submarine Fleet?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Istanbul and Islamabad are in talks over upgrading three Pakistan Navy diesel-electric attack submarines.

June 07, 2016

Thailand Mulling Purchase of Japanese Sub-Hunting Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Bangkok is also purportedly interested in amphibious rescue aircraft from Japan.
June 06, 2016

US Arms Sales to Vietnam: A Military Analysis

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will U.S. arms sales to Vietnam alter the military balance in the South China Sea?

June 03, 2016

Is China’s Coast Guard About to Field a Modified PLA Warship?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Images of a new vessel suggest that the China Coast Guard is inducting a new PLA warship into its ranks.
June 03, 2016

Russia’s Pacific Fleet to Hold ‘Dozens of Large-Scale Exercises’ This Summer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The summer training period for Russia’s Pacific Fleet officially kicked off this week.

June 02, 2016

South Korea to Develop Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Navy plans to equip its latest submarine class with the new weapon, according to media reports.

June 02, 2016

Indian and French Defense Ministers to Meet in Singapore to Discuss Rafale Deal

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The pending Rafale deal has been delayed for months. Will the defense ministers be able to break the deadlock?

June 02, 2016

Russia to Modernize Sole Aircraft Carrier in 2017

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Work on Russia’s sole carrier will begin in the first quarter of 2017 and last for three years.
June 01, 2016

Indonesia (Still) Mulling Purchase of Stealth Submarines from Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indonesia is also considering buying Russian amphibious aircraft, according to Indonesia’s ambassador to Moscow.

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