Archive
April 2016
Why the Nuclear Security Summit Alone Won't Stop Nuclear Terrorism
By Mariah A.V. Hays and Hannah E. Haegeland
The Nuclear Security Summit process has its limits; fortunately, the IAEA is well-positioned to address them.
US Navy Surveillance Flight Officer Under Investigation for Espionage
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Navy officer Lt. Cmdr. Edward C. Lin is accused of passing secrets of China.
The Panama Papers and Pakistan: Beyond Nawaz Sharif
By Najma Minhas
The Panama Papers highlight Pakistan's national problem with tax evasion and corruption.
Is China’s 'Assertiveness' in the South China Sea All About Nationalism?
By Jin Kai
The narrative of a nationalistic China obscures the real dynamics in the South China Sea.
Myanmar: The Dawei Special Economic Zone
By Brennan O'Connor
Amid delays, local opposition to the project is growing.
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Resigns Amid Road Construction Scandal
By Catherine Putz
Temir Sariyev was just shy of one year in office.
Iran Confirms Delivery of First Russian S-300 Air Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Sources in Moscow and Tehran confirmed that the first batch of S-300 missile systems arrived in Iran.
Will India and the United States Coproduce Fighter Aircraft?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Washington are negotiating the possible sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 10, 2016 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
India Successfully Tests Intermediate-Range Nuclear-Capable Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
With the successful launch of a K-4 from the Arihant's on-board silo, India steps closer to its nuclear triad.
Why India's Upcoming State Elections Matter
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala will be the next states to decide the short-term fate of Indian politics.
What’s the Future of Mainland Southeast Asia’s Garment Industry?
By Luke Hunt
New research reveals that the prospects are quite bright.