Archive
April 2016
2nd Strong Earthquake Shakes Japan in 2 Days
By Catherine Putz
Japan's southernmost main island Kyushu was hit Thursday with a 6.2 magnitude quake, and Saturday morning with a 7.0
Kazakhstan to Attend the Doha Oil Summit
By Catherine Putz
At least Astana will be in the room where it happens.
Is Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship a Threat to Southeast Asian Regionalism?
By Kearrin Sims
Laos holds the ASEAN chair at a critical moment -- and that's bad news for Southeast Asia.
Domestic Violence in Cambodia
By Ana Salvá
The country struggles with high rates of gender violence. Activists are turning to technology to help.
Going Blue: The Transformation of China’s Navy
By Andrew Poulin
Chinese naval vessels are increasingly operating father and farther away from their home waters.
What 2 Russian Jets Can Teach Us About a US-China Clash in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
The ‘buzzing’ of a U.S. warship in the Baltic shows why we shouldn’t exaggerate risk of conflict.
Did Hillary Clinton’s Pivot To Asia Work?
By Catherine Putz and Shannon Tiezzi
Taking an deeper look at Clinton's record as secretary of state.
Australian Intelligence: China Poised to Take 'Decisive and Provocative' Action in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
U.S. and Australian intelligence agencies voice concern about China's recent moves in the South China Sea.
Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Akhilesh Pillalamarri discuss the April 2016 collapse of peace talks between India and Pakistan.
Is al-Qaeda Back in Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
They never left.
China, US Accuse Each Other of Human Rights Violations
By Shannon Tiezzi
It's the 2016 edition of what has become a yearly ritual.
Why the US Needs Conventional Submarines
By Torsten Heinrich
Filling a capability gap in the U.S. Navy's Pacific operations.