Archive
2017
What Caused China’s Squeeze on Natural Gas?
By Li Jing
A program to ban coal heating and switch to gas left households in the cold. What happened?
Grading India's Neighborhood Diplomacy
By Vinay Kaura
A report card on Modi’s “neighborhood first” approach to foreign policy.
Japan Must Not Renegotiate the Comfort Women Agreement
By Yukari Easton
South Korea's Moon Jae-in has domestic political reasons for reopening the agreement.
Elections Might Make Things Worse for Afghanistan
By Abdullah Elham
Upcoming elections, unless reforms are made, will only increase political instability.
Reviewing the Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship
By Mico A. Galang
ASEAN made gains on defense diplomacy, but challenges remain for 2018 and beyond.
Assessing Expectations: 2017 in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
How did my 2017 outlook measure up to reality?
Singapore's Intolerance of Dissent in the Spotlight as Police Take on a 'Recalcitrant' Activist
By Mong Palatino
Jolovan Wham's treatment at the hands of Singaporean authorities highlights the PAP's anxieties.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft conducted its first flight test on December 24.
German Ambassador Raises Concerns Over Difficulties Faced by German Businesses in China
By Charlotte Gao
China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the ambassador for being “unprofessional and irresponsible.”
Abe Sends Representative to Invite Xi to Japan Again
By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping met with a Japanese delegation led by Toshihiro Nikai, secretary general of Japan's LDP, in Beijing.
Russia Opposes Japan's Decision to Deploy Aegis Ashore
By Ankit Panda
Russia believes the deployment of these systems will undermine its interests.
How Can India Leverage the Trump National Security Strategy?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Trump National Security Strategy document flatters India, but how can New Delhi reap the benefits from the United States?
Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Unnamed Suspect for the Murder of Ulan Salyanov
By Catherine Putz
Salyanov's sister, Aida, was recently convicted of abuse of office, charges she and her supporters say were politically motivated.
North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story
By Clint Work
Another North Korean missile test, another round of UN sanctions.
2017: The Best of The Diplomat
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat is joining the self-reflection party here at the end of 2017 for the first time.
China Brings Afghanistan and Pakistan Together to Discuss Regional Issues, But Divergences Remain
By Harsh V. Pant
Despite Chinese attempts at mediation, differences between Kabul and Islamabad persist.
China’s Education Boom
By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
China's universities are experiencing astonishing growth, and the government hopes for even more.
Russia's Anti-Drug Crusade in Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
Russia, believing U.S. efforts are failing, is stepping up its war on drug trafficking.
Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?
By K.S. Venkatachalam
General Qamar Bajwa's comments to the Pakistani Senate raised hope for better India-Pakistan relations.
C. Christine Fair on US-Pakistan Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
How will U.S.-Pakistan relations fare under President Trump?
The Asia-Pacific in 2018: What to Expect
By The Diplomat
A preview of the trends and issues that will shape the Asia-Pacific in the new year.
Friends and Comrades: North Korea’s Foreign Relations
By Jean H. Lee
A closer look at the dark web of North Korean diplomacy.
China’s Belt and Road in Myanmar
By Yun Sun
Myanmar is in a key location for the BRI. So why are Chinese investments not materializing?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: 5 Years and Counting
By Sheila Smith
From economics to defense to politics, the Abe government has changed Japan.
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