Archive
2013
Abe's Yasukuni Visit: Calculated Politicking?
By Ankit Panda
Abe's visit to Yasukuni shrine represents an attempt to link his economic successes with his other policy objectives.
As China Rides High, a Downcast Taiwan Becomes More Vulnerable
By J. Michael Cole
China is convinced that history is on its side and that its political system is best – what does this mean for Taiwan?
It’s Mao’s Birthday, But Xi’s Party
By Shannon Tiezzi
The celebrations of Mao Zedong are actually all about Xi and the current Party leadership.
History, Family, and Entitlement: The New Leaders in Northeast Asia
By Kerry Brown
Today's leaders in Northeast Asia share a sense of historical entitlement, due to long family histories of leadership.
South Korea’s Tear Gas
By John Power and Philip Iglauer
Shipments of the agent to Bahrain reveal the country’s uncertainty in its role as a middle power.
Sea Power: The Battle for Innovation
By James R. Holmes
Stasis is the enemy of competitive enterprises like sea power. But how to cultivate innovation?
Indonesian Education Falls Behind Its Economic Growth
By Angela Erika Kubo
Corruption and a poorly planned school system prevent students from getting the education they deserve.
Did China Just Clone a Black Hawk Helicopter?
By Zachary Keck
China conducted the first flight test of its new Z-20, which has a similar exterior to the US-made Black Hawk.
Japan’s Abe to Visit Yasukuni War Shrine
By Zachary Keck
In a move certain to inflame regional tensions, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit a controversial WWII shrine.
Cambodia’s Looted Art and Other Embarrassments
By Luke Hunt
Theft of Buddhist artifacts calls Cambodia’s ability to protect national treasures into question.
Top Ten Asia-Pacific Sports Events of 2013
By Samuel Chi
From Tendulkar to Tanaka, The Diplomat looks back at the year’s defining sports moments.
SoftBank Readies $20 Billion for T-Mobile Purchase
By J.T. Quigley
Japanese telecom giant would become the world’s second most profitable carrier.