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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.

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Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady
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January 21, 2016

Has (Yet) Another Indo-Russian Weapons Deal Gone Awry?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are both struggling to meet the “Make in India” requirements in a new defense deal.
January 20, 2016

Afghanistan: A Reporter's Journey Through a Winter of War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite the end of NATO combat operations in Afghanistan, the war rages on as intensely as ever -- even in winter.

January 20, 2016

Attack on University in Pakistan Leaves at Least 21 Dead

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Gunmen stormed a college campus in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killing students and faculty members.

January 19, 2016

Indian Ocean: India Deploys New Sub-Killer Planes to Counter Chinese Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two Poseidon 8I aircraft have recently been dispatched to the strategically-located Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

January 19, 2016

Confirmed: First Four A-29 Light Attack Aircraft Arrive in Afghanistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four light attack planes arrived in Kabul fully combat ready.
January 15, 2016

Philippines Pushes for Joint Naval Patrols With US in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila pushed for a “more collaborative presence” in the South China during bilateral consultations in Washington D.C.

January 14, 2016

The Wuzhen Summit and the Battle over Internet Governance

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is trying harder than ever to push for its version of a future internet.
January 14, 2016

Will US Congress Stonewall F-16 Sale to Pakistan?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to Pakistani media, Indian lobbying efforts among U.S. lawmakers are delaying a planned sale of eight F-16s.

January 14, 2016

Will the US Coast Guard Close the ‘Icebreaker Gap’?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Coast Guard’s initiative to build additional icebreakers is gaining momentum.

January 14, 2016

Afghanistan to Receive 12 New Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Kabul has ordered 12 more MD530F Cayuse Warrior light attack helicopters for the 2016 fighting season.

January 13, 2016

South Korea’s Military To Receive New Reconnaissance Drone

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Korean Air recently inked a deal with the Korean military procurement agency to mass-produce a new UAV.
January 13, 2016

Beijing Builds ‘Monster’ Ship for Patrolling the South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to Chinese state media, the ship will be the largest coast guard vessel in the world.

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