Archive
April 2016
China’s Hollow South China Sea Consensus With ASEAN Laggards
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Beijing’s four-point consensus is a notable diplomatic move, its substance is rather hollow.
What’s Behind China’s New South China Sea Consensus with Three ASEAN States?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Beijing’s latest diplomatic move on the South China Sea issue.
Is The Worst Over For Emerging Markets?
By Anthony Fensom
Following the doomsday scenarios of early 2016, there has been a slight uptick in sentiment.
India Takes Over From China as Top Global FDI Destination in 2015
By Ankit Panda
Largely due to recent government reforms, India has become the top destination for foreign direct investment worldwide.
Why South Koreans Voted for Change
By Thomas Kalinowski
While voters in South Korea may have shifted to the left, the political spectrum moved to the right.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 24, 2016 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's submarine-launched ballistic missiles are making steady progress.
Visions of Nepal: One Year After the Quake
By Vishal Arora
Recovery has been slow, but the Nepalese remain impressively stoic.
China’s Steel Glut Still a Problem
By Sara Hsu
Beijing needs to rethink its trade policies.
Upheaval in South Korea’s National Assembly: Expect More Surprises
By Scott A. Snyder
The recent elections revealed deep divisions within the electorate.
Why Did Russia’s Pivot to Asia Fail?
By Catherine Putz
Russia needs China, but China has options.
The Great Nepal Earthquake: One Year Later
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
A year later, there has been little progress in rebuilding Nepal.