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December 14, 2011
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Report: Japan Chooses F-35
Reports suggest Japan is set to buy F-35 fighters from the United States. Is the move substantive or symbolic?
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Russia, India at Crossroads
A summit between India and Russia is a reminder of the potential of bilateral ties. India could learn from China.
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India: China not Eyeing Attack
China isn’t planning a military attack against India, Manmohan Singh tells the country’s parliament.
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Can China Handle America’s Return?
The United States’ decision to “pivot” back to the Asia-Pacific is welcome among its allies. But what about its most assertive rising power?
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Beijing Pollution at "Crisis Level"
Beijing’s air pollution has hit crisis levels, says one official. Will the govt change the way it measures air quality?
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China's ASEAN Opportunity
The dispute in the South China Sea may grab the headlines, but China’s role in Southeast Asia can be positive.
America’s Afghan Supply Problem
By Joshua Kucera
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An IDEAS Approach to Diplomacy
The Diplomat speaks with Prof. Michael Cox and Gordon Barrass about China’s rise, transatlantic relations and how a new course at the London School of Economics’ IDEAS fits into international diplomacy.