Archive
September 2016
5.3 Magnitude Quake Detected in North Korea, Likely Fifth Nuclear Test
By Ankit Panda
If confirmed, 2016 would become the first year to see multiple nuclear tests by North Korea.
China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath.
By Shannon Tiezzi
For diplomatic and strategic reasons, now is not the time for Beijing to make such a risky move.
Will Duterte's Loose Lips Sink the US-Philippines Alliance?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the U.S.-Philippines relationship.
Indonesia Ratifies Maritime Treaty
By Prashanth Parameswaran
MLC ratification said to help in formulating national policy and secure seafarer rights.
Will Cambodia’s Rulers Be Dragged to Court?
By Luke Hunt
The murder of a government critic may be added to the regime’s growing list of transgressions.
Philippines to Get 2 US Military Aircraft
By Prashanth Parameswaran
C-23 Sherpa planes expected in December in a boost for the country’s capabilities.
US-China Competition in ASEAN on the South China Sea: Who Won This Round?
By Shawn W. Crispin
A closer look at how the two powers did in the recent round of regional summitry in Laos.
US Agrees to Supply Taiwan With Advanced Torpedoes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States is purportedly ready to approve the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes.
Why India Needs to Abolish 'Triple Talaq'
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The controversial method of divorce violates the fundamental rights of India's Muslim women.
The Surprising New Challenge for the US in the South China Sea
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Washington's headache in the South China increasingly includes one of its own allies.
What Did the G20 Accomplish During China's Presidency?
By Feride Inan
The Hangzhou Summit set an ambitious task: transforming the G20 to lead the world economy.
Thailand's Deepening Fractures
By James Buchanan
Thailand faces two legitimacy crises at its peripheries — and the junta is only making them worse.