Archive
February 2015
![India’s Myanmar Policy India’s Myanmar Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_12-34-10.jpg)
India’s Myanmar Policy
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
In its relations with its neighbor, New Delhi needs to consider more than just economics.
![The Implications of China’s Growth Slowdown The Implications of China’s Growth Slowdown](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_08-41-53.jpg)
The Implications of China’s Growth Slowdown
By Brendan P. O'Reilly
Slowing Chinese growth could have repercussions that extend well beyond the economy.
![Interview: Kevin Rudd Interview: Kevin Rudd](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_08-23-09.jpg)
Interview: Kevin Rudd
By James Bowen
"China is such a large part of the global reality. For me it’s axiomatic that people understand China’s worldview."
![The Philippines and Vietnam: Strategic Partners? The Philippines and Vietnam: Strategic Partners?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/4561_52439982e564b.jpg)
The Philippines and Vietnam: Strategic Partners?
By Julio S. Amador III and Jeremie P. Credo
Hanoi and Manila are looking to elevate their relationship further in 2015.
![North Korea's Nuclear Future: A Conversation With Joel Wit North Korea's Nuclear Future: A Conversation With Joel Wit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-20_17-04-26.jpg)
North Korea's Nuclear Future: A Conversation With Joel Wit
By Ankit Panda
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons program with Joel Wit.
!['Killer Robots' Need Regulation, Not a Ban 'Killer Robots' Need Regulation, Not a Ban](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_03-14-31.jpg)
'Killer Robots' Need Regulation, Not a Ban
By Lucas Bento
Autonomous weapons can be disruptive, but that doesn't mean we should ban them altogether.
![Indonesia May Kill Brazil Defense Deals Amid Execution Row Indonesia May Kill Brazil Defense Deals Amid Execution Row](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-03_21-17-24.jpg)
Indonesia May Kill Brazil Defense Deals Amid Execution Row
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Diplomatic spat could cause Jakarta to rethink procurement of Brazilian equipment.
![Philippines Expels China Experts Amid South China Sea Concerns Philippines Expels China Experts Amid South China Sea Concerns](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sizes/thumbnail/Philippines-Flag2.jpg)
Philippines Expels China Experts Amid South China Sea Concerns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila ends Chinese involvement in running its power grid citing security fears.
![How Powerful Is the US Military? How Powerful Is the US Military?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-24_13-38-49.jpg)
How Powerful Is the US Military?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report assesses the military strengths of the United States, yet falls short in one crucial aspect.
![What’s the Status of North Korea’s ICBM? What’s the Status of North Korea’s ICBM?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-15_01-42-32.jpg)
What’s the Status of North Korea’s ICBM?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The truth is we know very little, but North Korea's ICBM is still not operational.
![Questions Remain Over Chinese Involvement in Myanmar Violence Questions Remain Over Chinese Involvement in Myanmar Violence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-20_22-10-33.jpg)
Questions Remain Over Chinese Involvement in Myanmar Violence
By Shannon Tiezzi
Accusations of Chinese interference in the ethnic conflict continue to plague China-Myanmar relations.
![Xi's Blueprint for the Achieving the 'China Dream' Xi's Blueprint for the Achieving the 'China Dream'](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-17_13-37-49.jpg)
Xi's Blueprint for the Achieving the 'China Dream'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's "four comprehensives" are designed to lead China as it enters the next stage of development.