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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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July 31, 2015

Head of Japan's Navy Warns of Beijing's Militarization of South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Meanwhile, Japan's Ministry of Defense has published its own analysis on China's South China Sea building activities.
July 30, 2015

US Navy Builds Largest-Ever Amphibious Assault Ship for F-35 Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The America-class will be the size of other countries' aircraft carriers.

July 30, 2015

How China Is Expanding Its Coast Guard

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is converting old frigates into coastguard patrol vessels.

July 30, 2015

China's Navy Tests 'Maritime Combat Ability' in the South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippines are apparently not impressed with China’s martial might.

July 29, 2015

Should India Thank British Rule For a Free Press?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The British were instrumental in creating the one institution that, like nothing else, helped bring down their rule in India.
July 29, 2015

India’s Rafale Fighter Jets May Face Further Delays

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Another week, another delay - the Indian Air Force's fighter procurement crunch might not be over any time soon.

July 28, 2015

Waging War Is Still Good Business in Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite sanctions, the Russian defense sector is booming.
July 29, 2015

Is a Killer Robot Arms Race Inevitable?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Leading robotics researches call for a ban of offensive autonomous weapons in an open letter.

July 28, 2015

Australia and US Conclude Major Military Exercise in Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The message of ‘Talisman Sabre’ was clear: Back off China!

July 28, 2015

Russia to Host World Military Games: China Brought its Own Tank

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The ‘World Championship Tank Biathlon 2015’ will kick off on August 1 near Moscow.

July 27, 2015

China Commissions Fourth 'Carrier Killer Destroyer'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese newest guided-missile destroyer is equipped with a deadly load of modern anti-ship missiles.
July 25, 2015

How Russia Tries to Intimidate Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is stepping up its military presence on the disputed Kuril Islands.

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