Archive
2013
Brazil World Cup: Asian Teams Hope for the Luck of the Draw
By Samuel Chi
Friday’s draw may seal the fate of Asian squads hoping to survive beyond group play.
The Surprising Potential of Mongolian-Myanmar Relations
By Brandon Miliate
Despite some significant differences, the two countries have substantial scope for cooperation.
Famous Chinese Director Violates One-Child Policy
By Angela Erika Kubo
Zhang Yimou shows how the rich flout China’s strict family planning laws.
America’s Military at a Crossroads
By Harry Kazianis
The U.S. military faces a 21st century identity crisis. But despite blanket spending cuts, it has options.
How Corrupt is the Indo-APAC Region in 2013?
By Ankit Panda
Transparency International's 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index doesn't give Indo-APAC watchers much reason to celebrate.
Deutsche Bank Divests Stake after Report on Vietnamese Land Grabs
By Luke Hunt
Scathing report by Global Witness likely influenced the bank’s decision to abandon HAGL.
Ray Mabus
By Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe
The Diplomat’s Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe spoke with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, discussing the current state of the Navy, the implications of the drawdown from Afghanistan, the Indian Ocean’s importance, and other issues
Hong Kong Debates Democracy
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hong Kong's debates over universal suffrage reflect a larger identity crisis in the Special Administrative Region.
Will Kayani's Departure Benefit US-Pakistan Relations?
By Ankit Panda
There are few reasons to believe that Raheel Sharif's ascension to Pakistan's top military post will change things.
Why Nuclear Weapons Don't Spread (Quickly)
By Zachary Keck
To date, nuclear weapons have spread more slowly than most anticipated. And the pace is slowing even further.
How China Justifies Its ADIZ - And How It Could Do Better
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's contradictory justifications for the ADIZ add to confusion over the zone.
“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government
By J.T. Quigley
Described by many as the “Japanese Banksy,” 281 spreads his political messages through graffiti.