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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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February 21, 2015

Can the United States Produce Good Defense Analysis?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
It is difficult for American defense analyst not to fall into the trap of "mirror imaging."
February 20, 2015

Does China Really Know How to Wage Cyber War?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's cyber war capabilities are a riddle wrapped inside an enigma.

February 20, 2015

Japan Hit by Cyberattacks at an Unprecedented Level

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is trying to battle cyber attacks through increased international cooperation.

February 20, 2015

This is Japan’s Best Strategy to Defeat China at Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In order to win, Japan should give China a dose of its own medicine.

February 19, 2015

Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan Rise by 22 Percent in 2014

By Franz-Stefan Gady
More face to face combat is behind a steep rise in conflict-related deaths and injuries among Afghan civilians in 2014.
February 19, 2015

4 US Littoral Combat Ships to Operate out of Singapore by 2018

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The controversial naval vessel will also participate in a military exercise off the coast of South Korea next month.

February 18, 2015

US Authorizes Sale of Armed Drones

By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, many restrictions will remain in place.
February 18, 2015

Is the US Behind the Most Sophisticated Cyber Attacks to Date?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A report by a Russian cybersecurity firm lays bare the activities of a highly sophisticated cyber attack group.

February 14, 2015

A Tempest in a Teacup: Forget Hybrid Warfare!

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hybrid warfare is much ado about nothing -- at least for now.

February 13, 2015

Terrorist's Laptop Fuels Night Raids in Afghanistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The data retrieved from a mysterious laptop is responsible for a spike in Afghan and U.S. attacks on the Taliban.

February 13, 2015

The White House Is Creating a New Agency to Fight Cyberattacks

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new office shows the central role that cybersecurity plays in the White House's national security calculus.
February 12, 2015

Is the Chinese Military Weaker Than We Think?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report highlights the unpreparedness of the Chinese military for modern conflict.

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