Archive
September 2016
International Civil Aviation Organization Shuts out Taiwan
By David Sutton
Chinese pressure convinces ICAO to go against international principles, and the best interests of aviation safety.
The Problem with PPPs in Singapore
By Ling Han
The decision to scrap a PPP for Changi Airport Terminal 5 reveals the difficulties of making this model work.
The Trouble With Temple Restoration in Myanmar
By Luke Hunt
The country is only beginning to reexamine how it preserves its ancient temples.
Japan-China Relations: Post-Obama Pivot Outlook
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jennifer Lind.
China in Central Asia: Building Border Posts in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe says Beijing will build 11 new posts along the Tajik-Afghan border.
How North Korea Helped Seal the Deal on THAAD
By Jin Kai
After North Korea's nuclear test, support for THAAD deployment is now the "politically correct" thing to do.
Countering China's Psychological Warfare
By Shirley Kan
An American narrative is needed to disarm China's victimization rhetoric.
How Life Goes on in the Shadow of North Korea
By Frank Ahrens
South Koreans have very much their own take on the threat from the North.
The Military and Technological Significance of North Korea’s Nuclear Test
By Kazuto Suzuki
The threat is far greater than it was before.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 25, 2016 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
East China Sea: Japan Reacts as Chinese Air Force Conducts Miyako Strait Drill
By Ankit Panda
Several types of Chinese military aircraft transited the strategically important strait.
India to Ratify Paris Climate Accord in Early October
By Ankit Panda
With India's ratification, the COP21 agreement will near its entry into force.