Archive
November 2015
China's 'Belt and Road' Reaches Europe
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will build railways and ports in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its "Silk Road Economic Belt."
Pakistan’s First Female Fighter Pilot Killed in Crash
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Flying Officer Marium Mukhtiar’s aircraft crashed during a routine training mission in Punjab province.
A New Confidence-Building Process for the South China Sea?
By Bill Hayton
Confidence-building over the South China Sea isn't easy, but a recent meeting in Vietnam shows that it is possible.
China Tests New Hypersonic Weapon
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has conducted yet another test of a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to defeat U.S. missile defenses.
Why Did the US Strike an Afghan Hospital?
By Catherine Putz
Results of a US investigation point to human error.
US General: China Has 10 Year Contract for First Overseas Military Base
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. general confirms China will open a base in Djibouti. Here's why that shouldn't be taken as a threat.
Does Kazakhstan’s WTO Accession Hinder Eurasian Integration?
By Catherine Putz
It’s not the only point of contention within the Eurasian Economic Union.
R.I.P., India’s Influence in Nepal
By Vishal Arora
India will pay a diplomatic price for its reaction to Nepal's new constitution.
A Poisoned River: The Price of Productivity on the Mekong
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
How agrochemicals used in Vietnam's water table impact one family along the river.
US B-52 Bombers to Get New Long-Range Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The B-52 “Stratofortress” will be armed with a new conventional long-range cruise missile.
What You Should be Thankful for in US–China Relations
By Graham Webster
From managing conflicting strategic interests to developing stability-enhancing modes of communication and cooperation.
What Is the State of Afghanistan's Relationship with India?
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks to Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister on Kabul’s relations with New Delhi and Islamabad.