Archive
2016
Myanmar Military Might on Display in Parade Amid Democracy Concerns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country marks Armed Forces Day days before a new civilian government takes power.
Indonesia Plays Up New South China Sea ‘Base’ After China Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Lawmakers want existing plans for a new 'base' in the Natunas to get a closer look.
China Joins Indonesia Naval Exercise After South China Sea Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vessels leave for Exercise Komodo 2016.
Commodity Prices: The Cycle Turns?
By Anthony Fensom
Rising commodity prices have given the region’s miners a much-needed boost. Is this really a turning point?
Trump’s Trumped-Up Accusations Against China
By Sara Hsu
The bloviating Republican frontrunner threatens to derail bilateral relations.
Japan and China: The Geo-Economic Dimension
By Chietigj Bajpaee
The stage is set for a growing geo-economic rivalry in Asia.
Political Prisoners and Sri Lanka’s Sincerity Crisis
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo’s cowardice regarding Tamil political prisoners is deeply troubling.
North Korea Propaganda Video Shows Nuclear Strike on Washington DC
By Ankit Panda
Plus, RIMPAC 2016 and China, India-Pakistan spy games, and the China-Indonesia stand-off in the Natunas. Links.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: March 27, 2016 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Nukes for South Korea and Japan? Donald Trump Sees No Problem
By Ankit Panda
Under President Trump, South Korea and Japan would need to go shopping for their own nuclear umbrellas.
We Need Another Grand Bargain With North Korea
By Jake Mahon
Kim Jong-un doesn’t want nukes to bomb San Francisco. He wants them as bargaining chips.
Once Again, Pakistan Scuttles South Asian Regional Connectivity
By Harsh V. Pant
Pakistan cannot hold the future of the region hostage to its paranoia regarding India.