2013

If the Chinese Dream is to lead to a more viable social contract, the CPC must review how it produces and packages its messages.

The Pentagon is claiming that it has growing access to sources outside China.

The year 2013 will be remembered in Southeast Asia as one of deadly disasters and massive post-election protests.

An audit shows local government debt at a level that requires action.

Shinzo Abe's economic policies had a great year in 2013 but challenges lie ahead.

Afghanistan is at a crossroads today but U.S. pessimism is largely overblown.

Chinese state media are reporting another incidence of violence in Xinjiang.

Forget pollution, China’s astronomical smoking rates are really fouling up the air - and it's going to be a tough fix.

The massive pyrotechnic show will act as a prelude to Dubai’s World Expo 2020 win.

Is Narendra Modi really in "anguish" about the 2002 Gujarat Riots?

The Diplomat's editors wrap up the top trends and stories from 2013 ahead of the New Year.