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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 10, 2015

Killer Robots: Programed Slaughter?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The problem with applying euphemisms in policy discussions: they circumvent the truth.
August 10, 2015

U.S. Approves $1.5 Billion Ballistic Missile Defense Deal With Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The weapon deal aims to enhance Tokyo's capabilities to defend against a ballistic missile attack.

August 07, 2015

Russia Creates Powerful New Military Branch to Counter NATO

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow just merged its air force and aerospace defense forces.

August 06, 2015

Russia’s Foreign Minister Slams US Over Military Buildup in Asia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia continues to be worried about the U.S. rebalance to Asia.

August 06, 2015

Vietnam Commissions Two New Subs Capable of Attacking China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Armed with land-attack cruise missiles, these two new vessels could cause major headaches for China's naval forces.
August 05, 2015

Australia to Build Entire New Surface Warfare Fleet

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced major investments in Australia’s shipbuilding industry.

August 05, 2015

Confirmed: India’s 'Mother of All Defense Deals' Is Dead

By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi will, however, issue a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of 90 fighter jets very soon.
August 04, 2015

US Navy Commissions ‘Most Lethal Warship’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy just commissioned its 12th Virginia-class nuclear-attack submarine.

August 04, 2015

Finally! U.S. Marine Corps Declares F-35B Operational

By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, the plane's development is not complete just yet.

August 04, 2015

Will Iran Order 150 New Fighter Jets From China?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is Tehran going on a military shopping spree in Asia?

August 01, 2015

Australia Lacks Expertise to Deploy World-Class Amphibious Warfare Capability

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new study by a leading Australian think tank urges reforms
July 31, 2015

Beijing Strikes Back: U.S. 'Militarizing' South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's Defense Ministry is retaliating against recent U.S. remarks in kind.

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