Archive
July 2015
Confucius on Gay Marriage
By Bryan W. Van Norden
The U.S. Supreme Court invokes the Chinese philosopher, with decidedly mixed results.
India-Pakistan: Looking to the Pre-1965 Relationship
By Tridivesh Singh Maini and Tahir Javed Malik
To normalize ties, the two countries need look no further than their own histories.
The Legacy of a Fallen Chinese Politician
By Bo Zhiyue
What lesson did China's politicians learn from the downfall of Bo Xilai?
8 Developments in US-Vietnam Relations Show Emerging Partnership
By Carl Thayer
US-Vietnam relations are neither an alliance nor a strategic partnership yet.
Why China Cares About the 'Grexit' Crisis
By Kerry Brown
Though China has been largely silent, the specter of a 'Grexit' is deeply troubling to Beijing's financial plans.
Britain’s Approach to Japan and East Asia
By Edward Vickers and Tim Summers
The U.K. should respond cautiously to calls for stronger ties with Japan.
Japan Could Work with NATO on Deadly Next-Generation Missile
By Ankit Panda
Japan's participation in a NATO missile development consortium could lead to multi-national projects in Asia.
China Wants to Develop a New Long-Range Strategic Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Can China’s aviation industry deliver?
China Steps Up Harassment of Vietnamese Fishermen
By Ankit Panda
Recent incidents highlight the return of low-level coercion against Vietnamese fishermen in disputed waters.
The Maturing of China’s Ocean Law and Policy
By Greg Austin
The case of Xiamen’s South China Sea Institute shows the maturity in China's academic thinking on maritime issues.
Play The Diplomat's Quiz: July 12, 2015 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Flags Symbolize Canberra’s Terror Focus
By Helen Clark
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is making liberal use of Australian flags.