Archive
October 11, 2011
![Return of the Haze Return of the Haze](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sizes/thumbnail/6080_5243ab3d4b7af.jpg)
Return of the Haze
While parts of Asia are flooding, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are once again grappling with haze pollution.
![Is Kim Eyeing Nuclear Test? Is Kim Eyeing Nuclear Test?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sizes/thumbnail/6217_5243ac83bd795.jpg)
Is Kim Eyeing Nuclear Test?
Reports suggest Kim Jong-il might be planning another nuclear test. Should the US and South Korea be talking?
![Putin Calls on China Putin Calls on China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sizes/thumbnail/4605_5243998fc4193.jpg)
Putin Calls on China
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is in China. But are ties between the two nations as good as their leaders claim?
![Putin’s Shadow Looms Over World Putin’s Shadow Looms Over World](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sizes/thumbnail/10013_524a2dd6f1e76.jpg)
Putin’s Shadow Looms Over World
Vladimir Putin looks certain to become Russian president again. China and Iran may welcome him, but will the neighbours want his Eurasian Union?
![India's Border Breakthrough India's Border Breakthrough](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sizes/thumbnail/16742_527c515095aa4.jpg)
India's Border Breakthrough
There are still challenges ahead, but India and Bangladesh seem close to creating an efficient and secure border.
![Old Enemies, New Friends Old Enemies, New Friends](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sizes/thumbnail/6076_5243ab3d5b11f.jpg)
Old Enemies, New Friends
Developments in Vietnam’s ties with the United States are an encouraging sign of what diplomacy can achieve.
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100 Years of Revolution in China
In marking a key anniversary this weekend, Chinese have had the chance to reflect on how far they have come, and where they are going.