Archive
September 2015
Is China Serious About Its New State-Owned Enterprise Reforms?
By Ankit Panda
China's State Council has issued new guidelines for state-owned enterprises, but will they matter?
Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: Let the Debate Begin – Again
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s new government can expect a warm reception in Geneva, but many important questions remain unanswered.
Take Note, Putin: Kazakhstan Celebrates 550 Years of Statehood
By Casey Michel
Last year Putin commented that “Kazakhs had never had statehood” before 1991. Astana was not pleased.
Play The Diplomat's Quiz: September 13, 2015 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Should the US Navy Sail Within 12 Nautical Miles of China's Fake Islands?
By Ankit Panda
Plus, North Korea and the Iran deal, Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Taiba, and more. Must reads.
Where Do China and North Korea Stand in 2015?
By Ankit Panda
SinoNK's Adam Cathcart joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda to discuss recent trends in North Korea-China relations.
South Korea’s Growing Ties With Uzbekistan
By Samuel Ramani
The strength of relations between the two countries is intriguing.
Indian Air Force Chief Visits Vietnam
By Ankit Panda
India and Vietnam continue to expand their strategic security cooperation.
North Korea's Achilles Heel: Propaganda Broadcasts
By Alexandre Dor
South Korea’s propaganda broadcasting is a potent weapon, challenging the North's monopoly on information.
Iran's Foreign Minister to Visit China
By Shannon Tiezzi
China and Iran will discuss their relationship under the "new circumstances" of the nuclear deal.
Is the Czech Republic China's New ‘Bridge to Europe’?
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi
The Czech Republic is drawing closer to China. Is this a new normal or a temporary golden age?
Time to Protect Southeast Asia's Refugees
By Sara Davies
Regional cooperation must focus more on protection solutions.