Archive
January 17, 2012
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India Welcomes Harvest Season
India’s festivals are stretching beyond their traditional geographic boundaries, bringing the country together.
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Nepal Balances Interests
The Diplomat speaks with Nepal’s ambassador to the United States about Tibet, India and ties with China.
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Pressure Tells for Stosur
U.S. Open tennis champion Sam Stosur admits that the pressure told at home in the Australian Open.
![India, China in Border Deal India, China in Border Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sizes/thumbnail/16943_527c52574f2a0.jpg)
India, China in Border Deal
India and China take a major confidence building step by establishing an institutionalized border mechanism.
Power Behind Kim Jong-un?
Some view Jang Song-thaek as the likely power behind Kim Jong-un. Could he one day hold higher office?
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America’s New Asiatic Fleet?
The U.S. Navy focus on Littoral Combat Ships won’t necessarily keep China happy, but they’re still a good idea.
![America’s New Asiatic Fleet? America’s New Asiatic Fleet?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sizes/thumbnail/18715_52809b58b61b8.jpg)
America’s New Asiatic Fleet?
The U.S. Navy focus on Littoral Combat Ships won’t necessarily keep China happy, but they’re still a good idea.
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India Military Eyes Combined Threat
Indian military planners are reshaping the Army in readiness for a potential combined threat from China and Pakistan. Can it “cold start?”
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Burma as Role Model?
There are clear signs of change in Burma. But talk of it as a role model for ASEAN are a little premature.
Revising Deng’s Foreign Policy
Recent comments by General Ma Xiaotian suggest a shift from Deng Xiaoping’s approach to foreign policy.
Revising Deng’s Foreign Policy
Recent comments by General Ma Xiaotian suggest a shift from Deng Xiaoping’s approach to foreign policy.
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Pakistan's New Cricket Home
The English and Pakistani cricket teams face off in Dubai. Can the put a 2010 spot-fixing scandal behind them?