Archive
2016
Peering Into Hong Kong’s Dark Side
By Jonathan DeHart
The Diplomat speaks with street photographer Jonathan van Smit, whose stark images reveal life on Hong Kong’s fringe.
Is India Dropping Its Cruise Missile Program?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Nirbhay cruise missile program could be axed after a recent test failure.
New Littoral Combat Ship Delivered to US Navy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The ninth Littoral Combat Ship has been officially delivered to the U.S. Navy.
Bush Gave China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status With the US 15 Years Ago. What Did That Change?
By Ankit Panda
Was the decision to grant PNTR to China a catastrophe or a driver of mutual prosperity?
Kazakh Man Given 3 Years for Insulting Putin
By Catherine Putz
Three years in a penal colony for calling Putin a fascist; no wonder no one insults Nazarbayev.
The Geopolitics of India and Russia’s Disparate Interests
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How much do Indian and Russian interests converge in the 21st century?
Eurasian Economic Union: A Customs Code and a Kyrgyz Dilemma
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz approve EEU Customs Code, except for the part on the development of trade and economic policy.
Asia’s 2016 Winners and Losers
By Anthony Fensom
Pacific Money hands out some presents to the political winners and losers across the Asia-Pacific in 2016.
Optimism in Australia's Defense Industry
By Helen Clark
In Australia, private industry has not played a big role in defense before -- that looks set to change.
Christmas Day Gift: China Received 4 Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four combat aircraft were reportedly delivered on Christmas Day.
Russia to Launch 2 Nuclear Subs in 2017
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia will float out two advanced nuclear-powered submarines in the upcoming year.
Is Pakistan’s Stability in India’s Interest?
By Umair Jamal
The thought of a failed nuclear-armed state next door is worrying India more and more.