Archive
2013
Why Is India So Angry About The Arrest Of A New York-Based Diplomat?
By Michael Kugelman
India's over-the-top reaction to a diplomat's arrest stems from domestic factors as well as simmering tensions with the US.
India-Pakistan Relations: A 2013 Retrospective and 2014 Prospectus
By Ankit Panda
2013 was a challenging year for India and Pakistan; 2014 presents new threats and opportunities.
Chinese Navy’s Role in Syrian Chemical Weapons Disposal
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is sending a naval escort to assist with the disposal of Syria's chemical weapons. Is that a big deal?
Indian Diplomat's Arrest Highlights US-Indian Cultural Gap
By Zachary Keck
The Indian media's response to Devyani Khobragade's arrest highlights enduring differences between the US and Delhi.
Indian Parliament Passes Anti-Graft Bill: Is Legislation the Answer to Corruption?
By Sanjay Kumar
India's mainstream national parties see the new legislation as an attempt to neutralize the influence of the AAP.
Political Uncertainties Deepen Over US Okinawa Air Base
By Justin McDonnell
The U.S. military presence in Okinawa continues to be a fraught issue for Japan.
Can a China-Russia Axis Bankrupt the US?
By J. Michael Cole
Russia and China have studied the end of the Cold War and how the US ultimately defeated the USSR by bankrupting it.
China Lets US Reporters Out of Limbo
By Shannon Tiezzi
China has issued press cards to U.S. journalists, but media control still remains a top priority.
Diseased Shrimp: Thailand Could Lose $1.5 Billion in Exports
By J.T. Quigley
Researchers race for a cure as consumers brace for pricey prawns.
Opposition in Inner Mongolia
By Tyler Roney
The Diplomat interviews Enghebatu Togochog of the Southern Mongolian Human Rights Information Center.
Apple iWatch: Hitting Shelves in 2014?
By Vlad Andrici
Don’t expect it anytime soon, but new rumors point to an iWatch by the end of next year.
How the US Lost the South China Sea Standoff
By James R. Holmes
China won the Cowpens/Liaoning encounter in the South China Sea. What lessons should the US draw?