Archive
February 2015
![Can the Solomon Islands Reform? Can the Solomon Islands Reform?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-28_11-21-19.jpg)
Can the Solomon Islands Reform?
By Sally Andrews
Under a new coalition government, the Pacific state has a chance to adopt much-needed reforms.
![Uzbekistan: Karimov’s Impending, Unconstitutional Reelection Uzbekistan: Karimov’s Impending, Unconstitutional Reelection](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-28_06-20-59.jpg)
Uzbekistan: Karimov’s Impending, Unconstitutional Reelection
By Elmurad Kasym
Domestic and international dynamics suggest Karimov will again run for president, and win.
![Jokowi’s Inglorious Presidency Already Under Heavy Fire Jokowi’s Inglorious Presidency Already Under Heavy Fire](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-28_05-51-50.jpg)
Jokowi’s Inglorious Presidency Already Under Heavy Fire
By Luke Hunt
With his hard line on the death penalty, Indonesia’s president risks damaging his country’s reputation abroad.
![Japan’s Defense Ministry Seeks to Roll Back Civilian Control Japan’s Defense Ministry Seeks to Roll Back Civilian Control](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-13_04-27-01.jpg)
Japan’s Defense Ministry Seeks to Roll Back Civilian Control
By Mina Pollmann
New reforms would give Japan's SDF personnel increased say over military decisions.
![China's Next Challenge: The Depletion of Global Natural Resources China's Next Challenge: The Depletion of Global Natural Resources](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-27_19-57-45.jpg)
China's Next Challenge: The Depletion of Global Natural Resources
By Elizabeth Economy
China is cleaning up its act at home, but will leaders be willing to tackle illegal environmental depredations abroad?
![How Scholars Can Help Solve the South China Sea Disputes How Scholars Can Help Solve the South China Sea Disputes](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-04_19-55-46.jpg)
How Scholars Can Help Solve the South China Sea Disputes
By Zheng Wang
Researchers should look to provide creative and concrete proposals for addressing South China Sea tensions.
![Indonesia’s New Military Commands: A South China Sea Focus? Indonesia’s New Military Commands: A South China Sea Focus?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sizes/thumbnail/5470_5243a692a1db7.jpg)
Indonesia’s New Military Commands: A South China Sea Focus?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The flash point is reportedly featuring prominently in its future military plans.
![Modi Should Change the Narrative Immediately Modi Should Change the Narrative Immediately](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-16_08-41-59.jpg)
Modi Should Change the Narrative Immediately
By Harsh V. Pant
India's annual budget presentation tomorrow will have a lasting impact on the future of the Modi government.
![The Inaccuracies of South Asian Maps The Inaccuracies of South Asian Maps](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-27_17-52-02.jpg)
The Inaccuracies of South Asian Maps
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
South Asia lacks standardized and accurate maps.
![In A2/AD Showcase, Iranian Navy Sinks Nimitz Carrier Mock-Up In A2/AD Showcase, Iranian Navy Sinks Nimitz Carrier Mock-Up](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-27_16-12-45.jpg)
In A2/AD Showcase, Iranian Navy Sinks Nimitz Carrier Mock-Up
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Does the video tell us anything about Iran's anti-access/anti-denial capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz?
![TAPI and India’s Future in Eurasia TAPI and India’s Future in Eurasia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-27_13-51-58.jpg)
TAPI and India’s Future in Eurasia
By Micha'el Tanchum
Developments in a major pipeline project risk marginalizing India in Central Asia.
![Capturing the Spirit of Burma Capturing the Spirit of Burma](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-28_11-24-27.jpg)
Capturing the Spirit of Burma
By David Heath
A new photo book showcases the beauty of Burma.
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