Archive
March 2016
Nepal’s Mortal Goddesses
By Roshni Kapur
Goddesses usually exist in the spiritual realm. Not in Nepal.
Indonesia Summons Chinese Ambassador After South China Sea Stand-Off Near Natuna Islands
By Ankit Panda
Bold action by a Chinese coast guard vessel to retrieve a fishing vessel has led to a major incident between Jakarta and Beijing.
Revisiting Hanoi's Public Diplomacy Efforts During the Vietnam War
By Robert Farley
The North Vietnamese government lobbied extensively to rally international support to its cause during the 60s and 70s.
Meet Kazakhstan's New Parliament, Same as the Old Parliament
By Catherine Putz
Exit polls point to an overwhelming Nur Otan victory, not that anyone expected anything else.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: March 20, 2016 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
How Obama Views Asia-Pacific Leaders
By Ankit Panda
Which leaders does Barack Obama get along particularly well with?
China’s Economic Planning Dilemma
By Sara Hsu
Authorities face a choice of maintaining control or continuing to unleash market forces.
Mark Zuckerberg's Wooing of China
By David Volodzko
The Facebook founder is still trying to gain access to the Chinese market.
Fate of India-France Rafale Fighter Deal Uncertain
By Ankit Panda
Negotiations between India and France over a Dassault Rafale fighter deal appear to be stonewalled.
Sexual Violation Under Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge
By Luke Hunt
New evidence confirms a brutal legacy of forced marriages and state-sponsored rape.
Japan: Why the TPP Bill Will Pass the Diet
By Markus Winter
Despite opposition efforts, here is why the bill will pass through parliament.
Grading Obama’s Foreign Policy
By Robert Dujarric
The U.S. president has had plenty of challenges. How well has he handled them?