Archive
2015
China’s Next Five-Year Plan: Ideas Easy, Implementation Hard
By Tucker Van Aken
The central government might have the plan, but it needs the provinces to execute it.
Is the Pentagon Out of Step with the White House on China?
By Amitai Etzioni
Recent events suggest it might be.
An Indian Slum Not Redeveloped, But Transformed
By Alen John
A project in Kerala offers some salutary lessons for the rest of India.
Russia Seeks Far East Realignment: Domestic Initiatives
By Duncan Brown
Domestic Russian initiatives aim to capitalize on the country's vast far eastern region and boost ties with Asia.
China’s Cyber Turn: Recognizing Change for the Better
By Greg Austin
In 2015, there was a sharp turn in China’s policy on international aspects of cyber behavior.
India Cleared Purchase of Russian S-400 Missile Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Defense Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of five units of the advanced missile defense system.
Chinese Submarine Simulates Cruise Missile Attack on US Aircraft Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Chinese attack sub purportedly used the USS Ronald Reagan for ‘targeting practice’ near the Sea of Japan.
Fear and Loathing in the Maldives
By Ian Lloyd Neubauer
Things can get a little tense on the idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago.
China’s Dollar Peg to Wind Down
By Sara Hsu
It seems likely that China’s central bank will reduce its grip on the U.S. dollar.
Political Islam in Asia: Rhetoric, Reality and the US Presidential Race
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from Emile Nakhleh
Play The Diplomat's Quiz: December 20, 2015 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Exploring India's 'Venice of the East'
By Ankit Panda
In southern India, a coastal community flourishes along a network of rivers and lagoons.