Archive
July 2015
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Anti-Americanism
By Leon Whyte
Keeping the alliance strong will require adroit diplomacy on the part of both South Korea and the U.S.
Afghanistan’s Peace Process: A Long Road Ahead
By Emily Winterbotham
The start of talks is a positive step, but much could still go wrong.
Archaeology and the South China Sea
By Andrew S. Erickson and Kevin Bond
A new maritime archaeology vessel is another component in China’s strategy for the South China Sea.
New Revelations on Surveillance Tool Sales
By Casey Michel
Further information emerges on Western companies selling surveillance tools to oppressive Central Asian regimes.
G7 2016 Summit to Be Held at Site of Mie’s Ise Shrine
By Kyla Ryan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to send a message with the choice of location.
Play The Diplomat's Quiz: July 19, 2015 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
The Challenging Road for Taiwan’s Newest Presidential Candidate
By Ricky Yeh
KMT candidate Hung Hsiu-chu faces an uphill battle, thanks to a controversial approach to cross-strait relations.
An HA/DR Solution to South China Sea Tensions
By Takashi Kawamoto and Yizhe Daniel Xie
Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief could offer innovative approach to territorial conflict.
Modi’s Worrying Pakistan Policy
By Saira Bano
A lack of coherence allied with tough talk could prove self-defeating.
India and Myanmar Deepen Defense Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
India and Myanmar will expand defense cooperation and work on monitoring insurgent activity along their border.
India Reacts as Military Strategies Collide in the Asia-Pacific
By Karan Pradhan
India needs to carefully consider its strategic moves in the Asia-Pacific.
China and Japan: Toward a Xi-Abe Summit?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A recent meeting in Beijing is a baby step toward a bilateral summit -- provided historical issues don't get in the way.