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India Doubles Down on Chabahar Gambit
By Sudha Ramachandran
India continues its investment in the Iranian port, but the project's success is far from guaranteed.
What China’s Antarctic Behavior Tells Us About the Future of Space
By L.M Foster and Namrata Goswami
Those that desire a peaceful future in space should keep an eye on developments in the Antarctic.
Malaysia’s Rare Earth Debate
By Austin Bodetti
Malaysia may forgo an opportunity to enter the lucrative market in favor of environmental protection.
ARIA: Congress Makes Its Mark on US Asia Policy
By Carl Thayer
ARIA is a significant step toward a more engaged U.S. posture in Asia.
Sri Lanka: After the Crisis, What Next?
By Umesh Moramudali
The immediate political crisis is over, but the underlying fire is still smoldering.
Can the Land of a Million Elephants Survive the Belt and Road?
By Kearrin Sims and Chrisantha Pinto
Chinese-funded projects in Laos could hasten the eradication of the elephant population.
Nepal’s Sisyphean Struggle for Justice
By Peter Gill
12 years after the civil war came to an end, conflict victims demand a role in transitional justice.
Serbia: China’s Open Door to the Balkans
By Philippe Le Corre and Vuk Vuksanovic
China is playing an increasingly active role in Serbia, part of its expansion in Central and Eastern Europe.
Hun Sen’s Monument to Himself
By Andrew Nachemson
The Cambodian prime minister inaugurated a monument celebrating his own achievements.
2018: The Best of The Diplomat
By Catherine Putz
Here are our most read articles of 2018!
The Hero Bangladesh Deserves
By Siddharthya Roy
What does Hero Alom’s candidacy say about the state of Bangladesh's politics?
Flashpoints and Arms Races to Watch in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will 2019 see an increased chance for military confrontation in Asia?