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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 PBS, among others.

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Posts by Franz-Stefan Gady

January 18, 2015

Is Corruption Within the PLA Diminishing China’s Military Preparedness?

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Corruption within the People’s Liberation Army is good news for those who are afraid of China’s military.

January 17, 2015

The Sony Case: Another Look

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Many security researchers in the United States remain skeptical about the degree of North Korea’s involvement.

January 16, 2015

The US Navy’s New Surface Warfare Strategy: ‘Distributed Lethality’

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The U.S. Navy’s surface fleet is getting more aggressive, with new tactics and weapons.

January 15, 2015

‘Problems of Estimating Military Power’ Revisited

By Franz-Stefan Gady

What we usually leave out when considering a nation’s military strength.

January 14, 2015

Is the Pentagon’s Andrew Marshall the Leo Strauss of Military Analysis?

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Comparing Andrew Marshall and Leo Strauss yields some interesting similarities.

January 14, 2015

ISIS Is Now Operating in Afghanistan

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Could a new front line emerge in South and Central Asia?

January 13, 2015

Over $300 Million in US Money for Afghan Police May Be Wasted

By Franz-Stefan Gady

A new report finds little oversight in how the money is being spent.

January 10, 2015

The Unique American Experience of War

By Franz-Stefan Gady

In the history of war, the American experience is an unusual one.

January 10, 2015

The Main Battle Tanks of Asia: Junk or Still Useful?

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The main battle tank will remain part of Asian-Pacific military arsenals for some time to come.

January 09, 2015

Perceptions and the Creeping Militarization of US Foreign Policy

By Franz-Stefan Gady

The militarization of U.S. foreign policy makes it more likely that other countries will perceive the U.S. as dangerous and hostile.

January 09, 2015

Japan Plans New Law to Speed Military Deployment

By Franz-Stefan Gady

A new permanent law on dispatching JSDF overseas would not require a constitutional amendment.

January 09, 2015

China Just Doubled the Size of Its Amphibious Mechanized Infantry Divisions

By Franz-Stefan Gady

Should Taiwan be sweating?