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November 24, 2011
![Why India Should Shun F-35 Why India Should Shun F-35](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/5929_5243aa2f97003.jpg)
Why India Should Shun F-35
The possibility that India’s Air Force could purchase the F-35 fighter has people talking. New Delhi should resist.
![Averting Syria's Coming Civil War Averting Syria's Coming Civil War](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/10124_524a2e9ead721.jpg)
Averting Syria's Coming Civil War
Syria is on the edge of a bloody civil war. With the U.S. discredited in the region, the BRIC nations may offer the best diplomatic chance for averting more bloodshed.
![Indonesia's Mining Pains Indonesia's Mining Pains](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/5846_5243a9b0ebd22.jpg)
Indonesia's Mining Pains
The island of Sumba might be thought of by some as undiscovered. Some locals may wish that were really so.
![China and Popularity Contests China and Popularity Contests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/4359_52439833d7d67.jpg)
China and Popularity Contests
The response to Obama’s latest Asia trip has been mixed. Some Chinese commentators are missing the point.
![Taiwan Election Primer Taiwan Election Primer](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/14044_527b5cd99869f.jpg)
Taiwan Election Primer
Taiwan’s upcoming election could play a crucial role in cross-strait relations. CSIS outlines what’s at stake.
![Khamenei’s Plan for Iran Khamenei’s Plan for Iran](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/10127_524a2e9fb1f92.jpg)
Khamenei’s Plan for Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has hinted the office of the presidency could be abolished. The move may be less about himself, and more about the succession.