Archive
November 2015
Play The Diplomat's Quiz: November 22, 2015 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Military Facilities Aren't Militarization in the South China Sea: Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister
By Ankit Panda
What does China mean when it speaks about militarization in the South China Sea?
Next US Navy South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation: Mischief Reef
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy will likely sail within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef soon.
Historic China Meeting Won’t Ease Taiwan’s Trade Woes
By Shihoko Goto
Taiwan emerges from the meeting with familiar trade and economic challenges.
Drug Use, HIV and a Harm Reduction Model for Northern China
By Leon Whyte
China's Yunnan province has shown how to deal with rising addiction and the spread of HIV.
Dassault’s Rafale Struggles in the Asia-Pacific
By Benjamin David Baker
Dassault faces tough competition in the region.
Oil Prices: Lower For Longer?
By Anthony Fensom
The latest forecasts make for happy reading in Asia.
Australia and Japan: The Unknown Unknowns
By Mark Thomson
Australia's submarine decision has significant implications for its strategic relationship with Japan.
US Policy Toward North Korea: Weighing the Urgent, the Important, and the Feasible
By Scott A. Snyder
As North Korea continues to develop nuclear weapons capabilities, what options does the U.S. have?
ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits: India's Opportunity to 'Act East'
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 2015 ASEAN-India and East Asia Summit in Malaysia.
The (Few) Generals That Don’t Exit in Myanmar
By Renaud Egreteau
Myanmar's military took a bashing in the polls on November 8, but it will continue to play a role in politics.
Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures
By Benjamin David Baker
After a schism in their ranks, the Yakuza may erupt in violence in Japan.