Archive
2014
Why Kyrgyzstan Keeps Losing International Cases
By Ryskeldi Satke
Bishkek’s dysfunctional politics keep it embroiled in legal spats.
The Plight of Cambodia’s Khmer Krom Community
By Clothilde Le Coz
Ethnic Khmer from South Vietnam are seeking an apology and recognition, to little avail.
Relearning Anti-Submarine Warfare
By James R. Holmes
The U.S. Navy's post-Cold War holiday from history is drawing to a close—if it hasn’t expired already.
Interview: Sebastian Strangio
By Luke Hunt
The Diplomat’s Luke Hunt speaks with the author of Hun Sen’s Cambodia.
The U.S. Should Not Fear Competing With China
By Amitai Etzioni
With the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the U.S. should not be afraid of a little healthy competition.
Is North Korea Developing Sea-Based Ballistic Missiles?
By Ankit Panda
Evidence from satellite imagery suggests that North Korea is actively developing sea-based ballistic missiles.
Sri Lanka to Hold Early Presidential Elections
By Ankit Panda
Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa will seek a third term in office, despite constitutional ambiguities.
China Plays It Coy on Xi-Abe Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite growing speculation that a Xi-Abe meeting is in the cards, Beijing is sticking to its guns.
Overcoming 'Abnormal Normality' in the US-China Relationship
By Jin Kai
Implemented properly, a "new type of great power relations" could help the U.S. and China reframe their relationship.
China's Push for an Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement
By Shannon Tiezzi
China hopes the FTAAP will overshadow less inclusive alternatives, like the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Japan Can’t Ratify the TPP This Year
By Clint Richards
Despite positive spin from his allies, Abe cannot afford the TPP’s political backlash.
North Korea’s Charm Offensive: New Cards, Same Player
By Paul Haenle and Anne Sherman
China's tougher stance towards North Korea may be driving Pyongyang's current wave of outreach.