Archive
November 9, 2011
![Nepal's PM an Indian Spy? Nepal's PM an Indian Spy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/16812_527c51d22284d.jpg)
Nepal's PM an Indian Spy?
As Nepal’s politicians jostle for position, they aren’t afraid to throw around some outrageous accusations.
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Beijing Opens Up on Pollution
Beijing has opened its air pollution monitoring center to individual members of the public for the first time.
![Chinese Democracy in Action Chinese Democracy in Action](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/4438_524398874ac1a.jpg)
Chinese Democracy in Action
Chinese have been voting in local elections. The Communist Party has kept a close eye on things.
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Deterrence Meets Great Wall
Despite the impression given by Western media, China’s underground nuclear “Great Wall” may cut tensions.
![China’s Cyber Moves Hurting Beijing China’s Cyber Moves Hurting Beijing](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/10080_524a2e2d68760.jpg)
China’s Cyber Moves Hurting Beijing
China isn’t the only country engaged in cyber espionage. But perceptions of its increased activity risk undermining its soft power diplomacy.
![Papua New Guinea Eyes ASEAN Papua New Guinea Eyes ASEAN](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/5923_5243aa2d67de3.jpg)
Papua New Guinea Eyes ASEAN
Persistent violence and corruption, not racism, are likely keeping Papua New Guinea out of ASEAN.
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Deadly Embrace
The Diplomat speaks with Bruce Riedel, author of ‘Deadly Embrace’ about the future of U.S.-Pakistan relations.