Archive
2015
Play The Diplomat's Quiz: November 15, 2015 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Kazakhstan’s New NGO Law: Facts and Speculation
By Usen Suleimen
Kazakhstan's government explains its proposed new law for non-governmental organizations.
Australia and the F-35 Debate
By Helen Clark
The country’s huge planned acquisition of the much-maligned fighter has stirred surprisingly little public debate.
GOP Debate #4: Presidential vs. Personal
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Candidates focused more on presidential politics, and less on personal sparring.
Narendra Modi's UK Visit: Major Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
The Indian prime minister's UK visit resulted in a range of agreements with David Cameron's government.
Will the Ma-Xi Meeting Backfire for Taiwan's KMT?
By Phoebe Benich
It is possible that the Ma-Xi summit will hurt the KMT in the upcoming elections more than help it.
Wal-Mart Uprising: The Battle for Labor Rights in China
By Linda van der Horst
Wal-Mart is the latest frontier in China's nascent labor rights movement.
Could Climate Change Cooperation Ease Tensions in the South China Sea?
By Wilson VornDick
Climate change could be a net positive for stability in the South China Sea.
China's Potential Pitfalls #5: The United States
By Xue Li
U.S. China policy remains a challenge for Beijing, but it's not the South China Sea that will cause major issues.
NGOs Win China's First Public Interest Environmental Lawsuit
By Zhang Chun
The case shows it's possible for environmental NGOs to win victories in court -- if they can get their cases heard.
China's Anti-Corruption Campaign Marches On
By Bo Zhiyue
Even corrupt officials are loudly voicing support for anti-corruption efforts.
After ISIS Killings, Afghans Protest
By Sanjay Kumar
A large demonstration on Wednesday shows that Afghans are united in their anger against both insurgents, and their own government.