Archive
2015
US Approves Sale of 3 Global Hawk Drones to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department approved a $1.2 billion arms deal with Japan.
Who Are China's 'Princelings'?
By Bo Zhiyue
Princelings are often talked about as a bloc, but in truth there are several different kinds.
China's Own 'Double Standard' on Terrorism
By David Volodzko
China continues to lump terrorist groups and peaceful activists together -- and to censor media coverage of both.
Policy 101: Kick-Starting Asian Growth
By Anthony Fensom
The region’s leaders have pledged action. Now they need to deliver.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan’s Unresolved Border
By Catherine Putz
Does increased focus on border security make the border less secure?
ASEAN Creates New Community Under Malaysia’s Chairmanship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Southeast Asian leaders ink declaration to formally establish an ASEAN Community.
The Data Is in the Details: Cross-Border Data Flows and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
By Sam Klein
How will the TPP impact cross-border data flows, the lifeblood of the modern Internet.
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!
India Tests Supersonic Advanced Air Defense Missile
By Ankit Panda
India tested its supersonic interceptor missile, known as the Advanced Air Defense (AAD) system.
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.
Why India Is Key to a Climate Change Agreement in Paris
By Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
As world leaders gather in Paris for climate talks, expect India to play a major role in any agreement at COP21.