Archive
July 2015
Singapore Launches New High-Speed Vessels to Counter Maritime Threats
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New boats dubbed “a significant milestone” in the upgrading of country’s capabilities.
Interview: Climate Change in Central Asia
By Ryskeldi Satke
Columbia University’s Benjamin Orlove on the repercussions of climate change in Central Asia.
China and Magna Carta
By Chun Peng
How Chinese view the historic document – and their own Constitution.
Why Southeast Asia's Refugee Crisis Matters
By Surin Pitsuwan and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat launches a new series on the region's refugee crisis. Here's why it matters.
Death of the Tajik Opposition
By Catherine Putz
Amnesty just isn’t what it used to be.
Confirmed: Beijing is Building World’s Largest Sea Plane for Use in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new plane will be able to execute a host of military assignments.
The Hypocrisy of China’s War on Pollution
By David Volodzko
China's government talks often about a "war on pollution," but refuses to equip its greatest weapon: public awareness.
3 Reasons the Philippines Will Suffer Because of Its South China Sea Case Against China
By Dingding Chen
Even if it wins at The Hague, the Philippines will lose against China in the long run.
A New Chinese Threat in the East China Sea? Not So Fast
By Ankit Panda
Japan's bid to portray Chinese oil platform development in the East China Sea as threatening is misguided.
What's Next for US-Thailand Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two allies meet to discuss advances in their security relationship.
Japan-China Maritime Dispute Back in the Spotlight
By Shannon Tiezzi
With the release of new evidence of Chinese development, Japan seeks to draw global attention to the East China Sea.
How the US Is Trying to Shape Norms in Cyberspace
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Washington appears to be serious about upholding the distinction between commercial versus traditional cyber espionage.