Archive
May 2016
Malaysia – Africa’s Silent Partner
By Tim Steinecke
One of Southeast Asia’s largest economies is quietly engaged across Africa.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 29, 2016 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Foxconn: from Worker Suicides to Plastic Workers
By Sara Hsu
The controversial company is switching to robots, boding ill for China’s labor market.
US Military Leadership In Asia: Regional Role, Global Reach
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from John Melkon
G7 Falters on Growth Test
The summit failed to endorse coordinated action, but did make progress on trade and tax.
Taiwan's 'New Era' and the Legislative Yuan
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, the DPP must transition from an opposition to a governing party in the legislature.
Is China’s Period of Strategic Opportunity Over?
By David Gitter
China's growing assertiveness reflects the fear that its period of strategic opportunity is drawing to a close.
India, Saudi Arabia, and the Fight Against Terrorism
By Issac James Manayath
India and Saudi Arabia are oiling a fledgling partnership on counterterrorism issues. How far can cooperation go?
A Good Taliban, Bad Taliban Strategy for the US and Afghanistan?
By Casey Garret Johnson
Who is Mullah Rasool, and why is he receiving funding from the U.S. and Afghanistan?
Prospects for Russia-Japan Rapprochement
By Dmitry Filippov
How successful was Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recent visit to Russia?
Awash With Cash: The Duterte Government's Inheritance From Aquino
By Prinz P. Magtulis
Many of Duterte's policy plans would not be possible without the fiscal discipline practiced by his predecessor.
China’s Chengdu-Lhasa Railway: Tibet and 'One Belt, One Road'
By Justin Cheung
A newly planned railway linking Tibet with central China will serve to provide stability for the Belt and Road.