Archive
April 2014
US Swears Asia Pivot Isn't Dead
By Zachary Keck
Ahead of his fourth trip to the region, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the US remains committed to the rebalance.
PLA General Charged With Embezzlement, Bribery
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a two year investigation, Lt. Gen. Gu Junshan has been formally charged with corruption.
Guangdong's Environmental Protests Turn Violent
By Shannon Tiezzi
Protestors in Maoming and Guangzhou tried to prevent the opening of a PX plant in Maoming, Guangdong.
Say Goodbye to ‘Peaceful Unification’
By J. Michael Cole
The successful occupation of the legislature shows that peaceful unification in the future is a pipe dream.
Taiwan’s Fight for Democracy
By Ching-yi Huang
The international community should support those seeking to preserve the democratic pillar of due process.
China: A Major Power in the Middle East?
By Andy Polk
U.S. policy is creating an opening for China in the Middle East, which Beijing is exploiting skillfully.
Crimea and South China Sea Diplomacy
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher & Bruno Hellendorff
Russia’s big move shows both the limits and importance of diplomacy in territorial disputes.
ICJ Orders an End to Whaling in Southern Ocean
By Luke Hunt
Japan promises to comply with a ruling that found its annual whale hunt to be illegal.
‘World’s Largest Aquarium’ Just One Superlative at China’s Hengqin Ocean Kingdom
By J.T. Quigley
The sprawling aquatic theme park now boasts five Guinness World Records.
Politicians and Corporates Ensure Acrid Haze Returns
By Luke Hunt
Despite lawsuits and stiff penalties, Southeast Asia’s fires continue to burn.
Pervez Musharraf Formally Indicted for Treason
By Ankit Panda
A Pakistani court has brought five charges of treason against Pervez Musharraf.
Interview With David Pilling
By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat's Justin McDonnell spoke with the Financial Times Asia Editor David Pilling.