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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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August 25, 2015

Should the Pentagon Fear China’s Newest Weapon?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing conducted yet another test of a new high-tech hypersonic glide vehicle.
August 25, 2015

Confirmed: North and South Korea Reach Agreement to Deescalate Tensions

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul and Pyongyang have reached an agreement to deescalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

August 24, 2015

US Military Base in Japan Rocked by Explosion

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A warehouse at a U.S. military base went up in flames last night.

August 24, 2015

Russia and China Kick Off Naval Exercise in Sea of Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The military exercise includes an amphibious and airborne landing by Russian and Chinese troops.

August 24, 2015

Bangladesh to Purchase 7 Combat-Transport Helicopters from Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow will provide a $1 billion loan to Dhaka for the purchase of Russian military hardware.
August 24, 2015

North Korea Is Deploying Largest Submarine Fleet Since Korean War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
About 70 percent of Pyongyang’s submarines have left their homeports and are nowhere to be found.

August 21, 2015

Confirmed: Pakistan Is Buying New Attack Helicopters From Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Islamabad and Moscow signed an agreement for the purchase of four MI-35 Hind gunships.
August 21, 2015

North Korea Is Mobilizing for War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Kim Jong-un has rejected an apology from Seoul and ordered his army onto war footing.

August 21, 2015

Philippines Push For Military Modernization in New Budget Proposal

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippines can only afford 'frugal' military modernization despite rising tensions in the South China Sea.

August 20, 2015

It's Official: Russia’s 'Deadliest Tank' Will Be Ready for Battle in 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manufacturing tests of Russia’s newest T-14 Armata tank will be completed by 2016.

August 20, 2015

US Air Force’s Top-Secret Bomber More Expensive Than Thought

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force misstated the costs for its top-secret program in a report to Congress.
August 19, 2015

China Tests New Missile Capable of Hitting Entire United States

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing's ICBM arsenal appears to be rapidly expanding.

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