Archive
September 2011
China Warns Over Taiwan Arms
China’s Defence Ministry warns the US military exchanges could be hurt because of a planned Taiwan arms sale.
Still Life Left in B-52
The US Air Force’s B-52 bombers may be aging, but there’s life left in them says Lt. Gen. James Kowalski.
Is Shanghai's Education Best?
An OECD assessment last year suggested Shanghai’s schools are the best in the world. Are they?
Australia’s China Dance
China is now Australia’s largest trading partner. Will Canberra shun its traditional allies in favour of Beijing as a strategic partner?
Najib to Nix Controversial Laws
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says he plans to abandon the controversial Internal Security Act.
Rabbani's Death Blow to India
The assassination of Burhanuddin Rabbani is a blow to the Afghan peace process and India’s security.
New Zealand in Asia
The Diplomat speaks with former New Zealand Prime Minister Mike Moore about his country’s place in Asia.
A Trilateral Challenge
When devising policy toward China, India and Pakistan, you can’t plan for one without understanding the others.
China’s Dictator Complex
Chinese policymakers are often assumed to be the archetypal practitioners of realpolitik. But their coddling of dictators is counter-productive.
Vacancy: Assistant Editor
The Diplomat is seeking a full-time, US-based assistant editor to assist with the publication’s rapid growth.
Tackling India's Black Money
The problem of black money stashed overseas has cost India’s government billions. It’s time to do something about it.
2012 – Ripe for a Flashpoint
With a series of elections and other events in Asia-Pacific next year, there’s plenty of room for tensions to boil over.