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April 11, 2012
![China, Philippines in Standoff China, Philippines in Standoff](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/2167_52438163e66b5.jpg)
China, Philippines in Standoff
The standoff between a Philippine warship and Chinese ships is a reminder of South China Sea tensions.
![China's South China Sea Claim China's South China Sea Claim](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/17163_527c539d23742.jpg)
China's South China Sea Claim
News that China is planning to map the South China Sea is raising concern in the region, including India.
![Why Iran Will Compromise Why Iran Will Compromise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/14396_527b5f806dab2.jpg)
Why Iran Will Compromise
Pessimists argue little will come of the latest Iran talks. But a regime struggling for survival may compromise.
![Bangladesh Eyes More Tests Bangladesh Eyes More Tests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/14035_527b5cd5a802b.jpg)
Bangladesh Eyes More Tests
Bangladesh has made some big strides since becoming a test cricket playing nation. But it needs more matches.
Does East Asia Have an Israel?
North Korea looks set to press ahead with a satellite test. Are any neighbors considering a preemptive strike?
![Last Chance Saloon with Iran? Last Chance Saloon with Iran?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/10516_524b61562a372.jpg)
Last Chance Saloon with Iran?
Iran still has it within its power to avoid military action. But it must show tangible signs that it’s changing positions.
![Time for North Korea Peace Treaty Time for North Korea Peace Treaty](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/10517_524b615669ee9.jpg)
Time for North Korea Peace Treaty
The Obama administration should avoid doing the same thing over again and expecting different results. A conditional peace treaty would help break the cycle.
Wen Jiabao’s Reform Moment?
If Wen Jiabao wants to be remembered as a reformer he needs one big policy success. Can he grab it?
Wen Jiabao’s Reform Moment?
If Wen Jiabao wants to be remembered as a reformer he needs one big policy success. Can he grab it?
![Santorum Withdrawal Reaction Santorum Withdrawal Reaction](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sizes/thumbnail/2158_52438158b88ff.jpg)
Santorum Withdrawal Reaction
Rick Santorum is out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. It won’t hurt foreign policy debate.