The United States, China, and the Future of Arms Control
By Ankit Panda
Tong Zhao discusses prospects for strategic arms control between the United States and China.
After COVID-19: Rebooting Business in China
By Jennifer Choo, Jean Oi, Christopher Thomas, and Xue (Xander) Wu
What a survey of Chinese business leaders tells us about China’s post-COVID economy – and the future of U.S.-China economic relations.
Australia’s 2020 Defense Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan: A Paradigm Shift
By Ankit Panda
Australia is setting its sights on big defense expenditures over the coming decade to support a more active defense concept.
Chinese Border Aggression Against India Likely Unrelated to Pandemic
By Derek Grossman
The Chinese approach to India represents continuity in behavior.
Making Sense of Japan’s Decision to Scrap Aegis Ashore Missile Defense
By Ankit Panda
James Schoff joins the podcast to discuss Tokyo’s options on missile defense.
No, the ‘Self-Reliant India Campaign’ Is Not About Protectionism
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The campaign is a mixture of an anti-crisis packet and a continuation of liberalization measures.
Japan Suspends Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Plans. What Happens Now?
By Ankit Panda
Tokyo scraps plans for two expensive missile defense installations. Will another system replace Aegis Ashore?
How Far Will North Korea’s Military Adventurism Go?
By Jina Kim
The scope and level of North Korea’s next move will be determined by the extent and type of the benefits it expects.
China’s New Digital Industrial Transformation
By Bob Savic
China’s post-COVID rebuild will position the country to weather future pandemics.
A Skirmish in Galwan Valley: India and China’s Deadliest Clash in More Than 50 Years
By Ankit Panda
After the death of at least 20 Indian soldiers, the Sino-Indian border has heated up to levels unseen in recent years.
The Taliban and al-Qaeda: Enduring Partnership or Liability?
By Saurav Sarkar
Can the Taliban really be expected to sever all ties with al-Qaeda?
South Korean Defense Minister Emphasizes Increased Spending on Indigenous Defense Manufacturers
By Ankit Panda
The economic difficulties arising from the pandemic have the South Korean government looking for ways to bolster the national defense industry.