Archive
October 2015
Taliban Stuck on an Island Between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
With Taliban militants marooned on an island in the Amu Darya, Ashgabat can no longer deny there is trouble on the border.
Western Europe Is Missing the Boat on China’s Silk Road
By Sarah Lain
The opportunity is there, but will Western Europe seize it?
Park Geun-hye’s Visit and the US-ROK Alliance
By Daniel A. Pinkston and Clint Work
Where does the alliance stand after the South Korean president’s recent visit?
What Canada's Leadership Change Means for Asia
By Bochen Han
What will Canada's Asia policy look like under new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau?
What to Expect at China's Upcoming Fifth Plenum
By Ankit Panda
Chinese leaders prepare to gather to chart an economic path for the People's Republic through 2020.
Australia Lagging in Cyber War
By Greg Austin
Australia urgently needs to have an open and public debate on its military, security, and civil needs in cyberspace.
US China Policy Under a Republican President
By Greg Austin
Can we expect a better China policy from the U.S. if a Republican takes office in the White House in January 2017?
Kachin: Hardly a Ceasefire
By Sakse Collective
The recent ceasefire has done little to bring peace to Kachin.
Play The Diplomat's Quiz: October 25, 2015 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
In Maldives, VP Arrested in Connection With Possible Assassination Attempt on President
By Ankit Panda
The vice president of the small island nation has been arrested in connection with a September 28 assassination attempt.
Police Torture in Sri Lanka Remains a Major Problem
By Taylor Dibbert
Is Sri Lanka’s new government ready to deal with police torture? Only time will tell.
Drone Wars: China and US Compete on the Global UAV Market
By Benjamin David Baker
China’s new Wing Loong II UAV could potentially offer Beijing wider policy options and boost defense exports.