Archive
April 2014
Masahiro Tanaka: An Impressive Start with the Yankees
By Samuel Chi
Over on the other side of the Pacific, the Japanese pitcher is still undefeated.
The Legacy of Writer and Activist Win Tin
By Mong Palatino
One of Myanmar’s most dominant democracy figures has died, at 85.
The Renminbi Goes Abroad
By Hamid Poorsafar
The internationalization of China’s currency is underway, albeit with some important hurdles still to clear.
Interview: Anwar Ibrahim
By Jarni Blakkarly
The Malaysian opposition leader talks about his impending return to jail, political oppression and Obama's visit.
Australia to Purchase 58 More F-35 Fighters
By Zachary Keck
On Wednesday Australia announced it will buy 58 additional F-35s joint strike fighters for $12.4 billion.
Obama: Senkakus Covered Under US-Japan Security Treaty
By Ankit Panda
U.S. President Barack Obama, for the first time, took a side on the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute, backing Japan.
The Missing Ingredient for an Asian NATO
By Robert Farley
An Asian NATO won't be possible for some time without a change in how states conceptualize their security needs.
Modi: Hindutva Will Be An Asset in Foreign Affairs
By Ankit Panda
The BJP's frontrunner for prime minister offers a few more thoughts on international affairs.
China-EU Relations: Trade and Beyond
By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat talks with Kerry Brown about the future of China-EU relations.
Justin Bieber Visits Japan’s Yasukuni War Shrine
By Zachary Keck
The pop star’s visit was highly controversial and won him criticism from China’s Foreign Ministry.
Small But Positive Signs at Western Pacific Naval Symposium
By Shannon Tiezzi
The biennial meeting of naval officials from the Western Pacific approved a new communication agreement.