Archive
January 2017
Indonesia Wrangles With Its Own 'Fake News' Crisis, Made in China
By Andrew Barclay
Fake news is dominating discussions in Indonesia too -- a nation divided along ethnic and sectarian lines.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: January 22, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
US, India Sharing Information on Chinese Submarines. Here's Why That Matters
By Ankit Panda
The commander of U.S. Pacific Command confirms that the two countries are peering at Chinese submarines in the Indian Ocean.
Pakistan Pledges a Hot Finish for 'Cold Start'
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan reminds India of its pledge to use nuclear weapons in the case 'Cold Start' is activated in a crisis.
Top Chinese Official: China-Taiwan Ties to Grow 'Even More Complex and Grim' in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Yu Zhengsheng warns of coming cold winds in China-Taiwan relations.
Redefining the Liberal Party's Role in Philippine Society
By Francis N. Pangilinan
Now that six years in the president's office are over, where does the party go from here?
What Can ASEAN Teach the EU?
By Kilian Spandler
ASEAN has the chance to develop normative power thanks to its diversity – assuming it can overcome social divisions.
Pakistan Is Drifting Away From Japan
By Ahmad Rashid Malik
Ties thrived in the early post-war period, but lately Japan-Pakistan relations have stalled out.
Is China on the Road to International Isolation?
By Dániel Balázs and Patrick Mendis
China's willingness to do business with dictators will undermine national interest in the long run.
International Law Is Under Siege in the South China Sea
By Douglas Gates
China is the latest to flout international law, but the United States paved the way.
What Does China's 'New Asian Security Concept' Mean for the US?
By David C. McCaughrin
A closer look at China's vision for remaking Asian security, and what the United States can do about it.
Pakistan’s Highest Court Takes on the Panama Leaks Challenge
By Umair Jamal
The Supreme Court’s credibility hinges upon the verdict in Panama Leaks case.