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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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March 26, 2015

The Real Intention Behind China's Extreme Counter-Terrorism Law

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The draft counter-terrorism law is a sort of insurance card for CCP leadership vis-à-vis the US.
March 24, 2015

Russia to Upgrade 10 Nuclear Submarines by 2020

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy is also continuing its work on developing fifth-generation underwater crafts.

March 24, 2015

Why the PLA Revealed Its Secret Plans for Cyber War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Revealing the organizational structure of the PLA cyber forces may serve a deterrence purpose.

March 24, 2015

With Military Parade, Pakistan Sends Message to India, Taliban

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Sino-Pakistani military tech was on display, though China's president was conspicuously absent.

March 23, 2015

China Slams US as 'Kibitzer on South China Sea'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In response to a letter by four US Senators to the Departments of Defense and State, Beijing tries to ridicule the US.
March 19, 2015

US Subs Getting Firepower Boost

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Without an upgrade the navy will lose sixty percent of its undersea strike launchers by 2026.

March 19, 2015

Singapore's Defense Budget Climbs 5.7 Percent

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Singapore's defense minister is worried about hybrid warfare and wants to remake the military.
March 18, 2015

Iran's Fancy New Long-Range Missile Can Strike Israel

By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, there is still considerable debate over the true capabilities of Tehran's new weapon.

March 18, 2015

Is the Pentagon Losing the Arms Race in Space?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pentagon officials are deeply worried about Chinese and Russian anti-satellite weapons. Are their concerns justified?

March 17, 2015

Can George Kennan Guide 21st Century US National Security Strategy?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by a Washington-based think tank argues that the US should heed the advice of the father of containment.

March 16, 2015

Is China the Biggest Thief in Cyberspace?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to some former U.S. officials, the answer is yes; however some experts harbor doubts.
March 16, 2015

Australia's Botched Sub Bidding Process Upsets Sweden

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A letter outlines why Sweden feels snubbed for not having been invited to bid for Canberra's new submarine fleet.

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