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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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June 23, 2015

China Prepares Its 172,000 Civilian Ships for War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese civilian shipbuilders have to ensure that their vessels can be used by the PLAN during times of 'crisis'.
June 20, 2015

Indonesia Soon to Field new Submarine Killer Unit

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new helicopter fleet with greatly boost Indonesia’s underwater detection capabilities.

June 20, 2015

Revealed: China’s Deadly New Gun

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Watch out tankers! This new armor-piercing weapon could spell trouble for your tracked vehicles.

June 19, 2015

United States to Develop Sixth-Generation Fighter

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force and Navy are teaming up to develop a Next Generation Fighter.

June 19, 2015

Global Peace Index: South China Sea a 'Potential Area For Conflict'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report highlights an increasing division between the most and least peaceful nations - including in Asia.
June 18, 2015

India and Russia to Press on With Fifth-Generation Fighter Development

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite numerous delays, the joint Indo-Russian Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) project will not get cancelled.

June 18, 2015

Is India's Main Battle Tank Finally Doomed?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army may be finally giving up on the indigenously developed Arjun main battle tank.
June 17, 2015

Russia to Add 40 New ICBMs: Should the West Be Worried?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
What’s the Status of Russia’s Nuclear Forces in 2015?

June 17, 2015

Russia to Receive New Fifth-Generation Fighter by 2017

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow's answer to the American F-22 and F-35 aircraft will soon be inducted into the Russian Air Force.

June 17, 2015

How China Practices the Invasion of Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent Chinese military maneuvers in the Bashi Channel had only one purpose.

June 16, 2015

Report: 'China's Strategic Assertiveness' Fueling Tensions in Asia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 2015 SIPRI Yearbook emphasizes Beijing's critical role in aggravating tensions in East Asia.
June 15, 2015

Confirmed: Sino-Pak JF-17 Fighter Jet Has its First Buyer

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An unnamed Asian country will be the JF-17s first export destination.

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