Archive
July 2016
Digging Into Stalin's Secrets
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's convincing national narrative, Atambayev's music debut, a fascinating story tying the steppe to Hawaii; weekend reads.
A Complete Guide to the Upcoming South China Sea International Law Verdict
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the upcoming verdict in Philippines v. China.
The Risks of Duterte’s China and South China Sea Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
We need to be clear about what the real danger is not just for the Philippines, but the region and the world.
Air Astana Introduces New Almaty-Tehran Route
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan looks to expand tourism ties to Iran.
Pakistan's Black Day
By Ahsan Chaudhary
How the military engineered its July 5, 1977 coup, leading to 11 years of martial law.
After Dhaka Attack Claims 7 Japanese Lives, Tokyo Steps up Counterterrorism
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's response, as usual, will involve foreign aid and assistance, rather than deploying military assets.
The Afghan Peace Talks, QCG and China-Pakistan Role
By Halimullah Kousary
The Quadrilateral Coordination Group has failed to fulfill its purpose.
Shinzo Abe’s Developed Country Diplomacy
By Shin Kawashima
The Japanese prime minister has had his achievements, and some misfires.
Regional Implications of the Duterte Presidency
By Tetsuo Kotani
What impact will the new president have on the U.S. alliance, the South China Sea, and Japan’s regional role?
It's Official: The United States and South Korea Agree to Deploy THAAD
By Ankit Panda
Talks are over. THAAD will be deployed on the Korean peninsula.
Image Reveals China’s New Nuclear Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A newly published image allegedly depicts the latest variant of the PLAs’s Type 093 nuclear-powered attack submarine.
The Hidden Benefits of China's Counterfeiting Habit
By Wy Cheng
China's shanzhai culture has created a unique breeding ground for innovation and competition.