Archive
2015
Renewed US-Sri Lanka Relations: A Slobbering Love Affair
By Taylor Dibbert
Another senior U.S. government official showers Sri Lanka’s new government with praise.
Japan’s High-Speed Rail Breakthrough
By Shang-su Wu
Tokyo’s rail diplomacy scores a win in India.
Look to Japan to Solve the US Navy’s ASM Crisis
By Ben Rimland
The U.S. Navy’s traditional blue-water advantage in the Asia-Pacific is at risk. Japan can help.
2015 a Pivotal Year for China’s Cyber Armies
By Tremayne Gibson
Some important new trends emerged in Chinese cyber policy this year.
China-Myanmar Relations Under the NLD
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yun Sun talks with The Diplomat about the future of China-Myanmar relationship.
Interview: Daniel Bell
By Emanuel Pastreich
Chinese meritocracy and the limits of democracy
Nuance Needed: Is Tajikistan Unstable?
By Catherine Putz
Are crackdowns the thrashings of a weak state or the calculated moves of a regime carefully consolidating its power?
Singapore Calls For More Inclusive Asian Security Order Amid China’s Rise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state’s defense minister calls for “a new accommodation” between the United States and rising powers.
China’s Unilateral Assertiveness ‘Unacceptable’ in Asia: US Navy Commander
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Scott Swift voices alarm about Beijing's South China Sea behavior.
US Approves New Taiwan Arms Sale Package Worth $1.83 Billion
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Obama administration authorizes first arms sale to Taiwan in four years.
Diplomatic Access: Taiwan
By Diplomatic Access
Lyushun Shen on Taiwan's role in the world and the Asia-Pacific, and its relationships with China and the U.S.
Thailand's Junta Has Gone to the Dogs
By Mong Palatino
Thailand is ending the year with a series of disappointments on rights.