Archive
April 2014
Explosion Rocks Train Station in Xinjiang's Capital
By Shannon Tiezzi
An explosion at Xinjiang's biggest train station Wednesday night killed three and injured 79.
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Unveiled
By Vlad Andrici
The Korean manufacturer reveals its latest camera-centric smartphone.
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade: Celebrating Diversity
By Han Zhang
The first lady, drag queens, lovers and volunteers march around Shibuya in support of Japan’s LGBT community.
Cracks Appear in US Myanmar Rapprochement
By Steve Hirsch
New legislation signals growing concern over the Obama administration’s Myanmar policy.
Taiwan Executes 5 Death Row Inmates as Political Crisis Deepens
By J. Michael Cole
J. Michael Cole reports from Taipei for The Diplomat.
U Win Tin: Insights from Myanmar’s Tiger in Chief
By Reid Lidow
The author shares recollections from his interview with the late author and activist.
Malaysian Press Selective in Reporting Obama’s Remarks
By Luke Hunt
A compliant press hears only what it wants to hear during the US president’s recent visit.
Reviewing Obama’s Trip to Asia
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Jonathan Pollack, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about Obama’s goals for the trip, and the major events at each of his stops.
Ferry Tragedy Fails to Sink Park
By Anthony Fensom
Public outrage will not translate into political instability, analysts say.
Should China Welcome an Asian NATO?
By Zachary Keck
If China is truly concerned about a remilitarized Japan, it should embrace an Asian NATO.
Second Thomas Shoal: The New Battleground
By Darshana M. Baruah
The Second Thomas Shoal is the new flashpoint in the South China Sea. Solving it is vital for the region and the world.
US Offers $5 Million Bounty for Chinese Businessman Who Sold Iran Missile Parts
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. is pursuing a Chinese businessman in connection with Iran's ballistic weapons program.
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