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May 1, 2014

What’s Next for the Afghan Elections?
May 01, 2014

What’s Next for the Afghan Elections?

By Timor Sharan and Abbas Daiyar
The first round was inconclusive. Deal-making could play an important role before a second round is held.

The Developing India-China Maritime Dynamic
May 01, 2014

The Developing India-China Maritime Dynamic

By Abhijit Singh
India needs to grapple with a growing Chinese naval presence in its strategic backyard.
Indian Cricket Authorities Try to Crack Down on Match Fixing
May 01, 2014

Indian Cricket Authorities Try to Crack Down on Match Fixing

By Samuel Chi
One of the richest leagues in the world, the Indian Premier League has fallen prey to corrupt gamblers.

Australia’s Big F-35 Commitment
May 01, 2014

Australia’s Big F-35 Commitment

By Mike Yeo
Despite criticism of the fighter aircraft, Canberra goes all in with a record defense acquisition.

Interview: Abdullah Abdullah
May 01, 2014

Interview: Abdullah Abdullah

By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks with Abdullah Abdullah, the frontrunner in the Afghanistan presidential election.

North Korea Pulls Back From Nuclear Brink?
May 01, 2014

North Korea Pulls Back From Nuclear Brink?

By Zachary Keck
North Korea has signaled that it may delay a fourth nuclear test… for now.

Actually, Russia's Population Isn't Shrinking
May 01, 2014

Actually, Russia's Population Isn't Shrinking

By Ankit Panda
The assertion that Russia's population is shrinking isn't supported by the data.
Looking at China's 'Leftover Women': Interview with Leta Hong Fincher
May 01, 2014

Looking at China's 'Leftover Women': Interview with Leta Hong Fincher

By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat speaks with Leta Hong Fincher about gender roles in China.

China to Be World's Largest Economy in 2014?
May 01, 2014

China to Be World's Largest Economy in 2014?

By Shannon Tiezzi
According to calculations based off a new World Bank report, China will become the world's largest economy this year.

World Bank: India Overtakes Japan as World's Third Largest Economy
May 01, 2014

World Bank: India Overtakes Japan as World's Third Largest Economy

By Ankit Panda
In purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, India is now the world's third largest economy -- surpassing Japan.

State Media: China Can’t Stop the F-35
May 01, 2014

State Media: China Can’t Stop the F-35

By Zachary Keck
Plus, is China’s military a paper dragon? Wednesday defense and security links.
The US, China, and the 'Containment Trap'
April 30, 2014

The US, China, and the 'Containment Trap'

By Jin Kai
The U.S. strategy to contain China has short-term benefits but long-term risks.

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