September 13, 2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Sony Xperia Z1: Shutterbug Smartphones

Sporting industry-leading cameras, the Lumia 1020 and Xperia Z1 are a photographer’s dream.

China’s Developing World Edge

By Richard Ghiasy, Stephan Mothe, and Frances Pontemayor

The IMF and World Bank should take a leaf from China’s focus on developing world infrastructure.

Do Chemical Weapons Threaten US Extended Deterrence in Asia?

If the U.S. doesn’t respond to Syria’s chemical weapons use, will its Asian allies doubt its commitment to them?

Pakistan’s Invest2Innovate Taps into the Nation’s Entrepreneurial Talent

Entrepreneurship is an overlooked bright spot in Pakistani society.

Thailand's Air Force: A Leading Power in ASEAN?

Thailand expects to have one of the strongest air forces in ASEAN by the end of this decade.

In Defense of Norman Angell

It may be best to think of ideals like abolishing war as a journey, not a destination.

The Diplomat’s Sanjay Kumar spoke with South Asian political and security expert Stephen P. Cohen about his latest book, Shooting for a Century: The India Pakistan Conundrum, Pakistan’s democratic transition, the issue of Kashmir, and the ongoing diplomatic and security challenges in Afghanistan.

Will Russia Regret “Owning” Syria?

Putin has established Russia as Assad’s patron. As the US can attest, that’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

Haswell Chromebooks: More Power and Extended Battery Life

Acer, HP, and Toshiba will offer three new Chrome OS-powered clamshells by year’s end.

From Warhol, With Love: Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction Could Net Millions

The Hong Kong sale reveals the artist’s works pre-fame.

Meet Australia’s Blobfish, The World’s Ugliest Endangered Animal

The blobfish is at the center of an effort to protect our less cuddly creatures.

Syrian Rebels Attack Chinese Diplomats, Embassy

Rebel forces vow to attack Beijing’s embassy in Damascus. Already a sniper has targeted its ambassador.