Archive
February 2015
![US Admiral: Chinese Subs Outnumber America's US Admiral: Chinese Subs Outnumber America's](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/6449_5243ae5746db1.jpg)
US Admiral: Chinese Subs Outnumber America's
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. admiral told Congress that China now has more submarines than the U.S. -- and is building still more.
![In South Korea, Changing Attitudes Toward Marriage In South Korea, Changing Attitudes Toward Marriage](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_19-41-37.jpg)
In South Korea, Changing Attitudes Toward Marriage
By Steven Denney
South Koreans increasingly see marriage as less imperative and cohabitation as more acceptable.
![Australia and Norway to Work Together on Missile Australia and Norway to Work Together on Missile](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sizes/thumbnail/5767_5243a8feb2fd8.jpg)
Australia and Norway to Work Together on Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new missile, specifically designed for the F-35A aircraft, will be jointly developed by both countries.
![Taking US-China Relations Global Taking US-China Relations Global](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_16-46-17.jpg)
Taking US-China Relations Global
By Shannon Tiezzi
At a meeting in New York, Susan Rice and Yang Jiechi discussed cooperation on a global scale.
![Iran and the United States Locked in Cyber Combat Iran and the United States Locked in Cyber Combat](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_16-47-05.jpg)
Iran and the United States Locked in Cyber Combat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recently published N.S.A. document reveals an ongoing cyber war between the United States and Iran.
![Can China's Propagandists Be the Emperors of Cool? Can China's Propagandists Be the Emperors of Cool?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_16-01-34.jpg)
Can China's Propagandists Be the Emperors of Cool?
By David Volodzko
Further reflections on the changing -- and unchanging -- nature of Chinese propaganda.
![US, Japan Cautiously Rebuild Ties With Thailand US, Japan Cautiously Rebuild Ties With Thailand](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_14-13-22.jpg)
US, Japan Cautiously Rebuild Ties With Thailand
By Hana Rudolph
Concerned at rising Chinese influence since last year’s coup, the two countries adopt a pragmatic approach.
![A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations? A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_13-57-47.jpg)
A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations?
By Sudha Ramachandran
A recent visit has encouraged optimism, but India will struggle to counter China’s influence.
![When Will North Korea Conduct Its Next Nuclear Test? When Will North Korea Conduct Its Next Nuclear Test?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-20_17-04-26.jpg)
When Will North Korea Conduct Its Next Nuclear Test?
By Tae-jun Kang
Analysts speculate North Korea could conduct a test as soon as May -- or not at all.
![Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’? Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_13-39-48.jpg)
Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?
By James Chen
As China becomes more involved in international conflicts, it will need to understand the role of religion.
![India Reveals Ambitious Railway Improvement Plans India Reveals Ambitious Railway Improvement Plans](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-25_16-39-02.jpg)
India Reveals Ambitious Railway Improvement Plans
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government will earmark $137 billion for railway expansion as part of its 2015 budget.
India’s Maldivian Headache
By Ankit Panda
Political crisis in the Maldives puts New Delhi in a position where it has to act. But how?