Archive
April 2014
Beijing’s Arctic Play: Just the Tip of the Iceberg
By Elizabeth C. Economy
China has clearly signaled that it has a strong interest in the Arctic region.
China Lashes Out at North Korea
By Zachary Keck
China's media offers withering criticism of North Korea as tensions mount between the erstwhile allies.
How Does Europe Rank in China’s Diplomacy?
By Mu Chunshan
China's increasing ties with Europe point to several new diplomatic goals and priorities for Beijing.
Is Korean Stability Unraveling?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
The Diplomat U.S. editors discuss recent developments on the Korean peninsula.
Maoming Protests Continue in Southern China
By Shannon Tiezzi
The ongoing protests over a planned PX plant in Maoming are receiving a lot of attention within China.
North Korea's Drones: Threat or No Threat?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea managed to fly (and crash) a couple rudimentary drones over Seoul. Do its drones pose a threat?
Air Forces and Asia: Interview with Robert Farley
By The Diplomat Staff
The Diplomat speaks with Robert Farley about his case for abolishing the U.S. Air Force.
China, US, Japan React to Philippines' UNCLOS Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, reactions to Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and Chinese views of Malaysia after Flight 370. Friday China links.
Asia’s Next BRICS?
By Anthony Fensom
As growth in the BRICS slows, many of the new economic stars are from the Asia-Pacific.
Abe’s Diplomatic Backtrack
By Kosuke Takahashi
Japan’s nationalist prime minister tries to ease tensions with his East Asian neighbors.
People in Afghanistan Ready to Defy the Taliban and Vote
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat's correspondent Sanjay Kumar reports from Kabul, Afghanistan.
Dokdo-Takeshima Row Reignites Over New Japanese Textbooks
By Ankit Panda
New Japanese elementary school textbooks make stronger claims to the disputed islands than ever before.