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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 06, 2015

Vietnam’s Newest Tourist Destination: The Spratlys

By Franz-Stefan Gady
How Hanoi deploys tourism as a weapon in its simmering dispute with Beijing over South China Sea sovereignty.
June 05, 2015

South Korea Tests New Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missile can allegedly hit all of North Korea.

June 05, 2015

Are Pro-Government Militias Helpful in Defeating the Taliban?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a new report by the International Crisis Group, the answer is an unequivocal no.

June 04, 2015

When Americans Ruled Beijing

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In the early 20th century, the U.S. briefly ruled parts of China and gained its first experience in coalition warfare.

June 04, 2015

This is Japan's Newest Aircraft for Securing the Ryukyus

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces will soon be flying some of the most modern early warning radar aircraft.
June 04, 2015

US, India Look to 'Open up' Defense Relationship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Defense Secretary is visiting India hoping to forge closer strategic ties between New Delhi and Washington.

June 03, 2015

Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is heavily investing into the development of longer-range UAVs.
June 02, 2015

Happening Now: Ask Us Anything on Defense in the Asia-Pacific!

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Join us over at Reddit's Geopolitics forum and discuss the most recent defense trends in the Asia-Pacific region

June 02, 2015

Confirmed: India to Buy Only 36 Rafale Fighter Jets

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is the 'mother of all defense deals' finally dead?

June 02, 2015

Japan and the United States to Deepen Cybersecurity Cooperation

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The growing threat of digital attacks moves Washington and Tokyo closer together in trying to secure cyberspace.

May 28, 2015

Why China's Submarine Force Still Lags Behind

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Why the People's Liberation Army Navy's underwater fleet still lags behind those of other navies.
May 27, 2015

Confirmed: Iran to Receive Russian Air Defense Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The controversial weapon systems could already be delivered by the end of this year.

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