Archive
January 2017
New Year’s Nightclub Attacker Caught in Istanbul
By Catherine Putz
Turkish authorities say Abdulgadir Masharipov, an Uzbek citizen, confessed after being captured.
Growing Up in Rising China
By Tyler Roney
The Diplomat talks with the author of Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China
Asia-Pacific: Time for New Energy Solutions
By Shamshad Akhtar
Regional solutions will be key for the Asia-Pacific’s transition to sustainable energy.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: January 15, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
The Future of the Asia-Pacific Security Architecture, as Seen by China
By Ankit Panda
A new white paper on Asia-Pacific regional security from the Chinese foreign ministry merits a close read.
Chinese Envoy, Pakistani Army Chief Discuss CPEC Security
By Ankit Panda
China's top diplomat in Pakistan meets with Pakistan's army chief to discuss the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Trump and Offensive Cyber Warfare
By Franz-Stefan Gady
What will be President-elect Donald Trump’s policy on the use of offensive cyber weapons?
How Does Industrial Espionage Affect Economic Growth?
By Robert Farley
A new economic paper argues that industrial espionage works.
South Asian Strategic Stability and Pakistan's Babur-3 Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Will Pakistan's new submarine-launched cruise missile bolster or harm strategic stability?
Is Cambodia's Chhay Thy Really a Sellout?
By David Hutt
A closer look at a development that is sparking controversy in Cambodia.
Deconstructing China’s Energy Security Strategy
By Samir Tata
"The United States should not underestimate China’s ability to achieve energy security within the next two decades."
China's Ambitious New Clean Energy Targets
By Ma Tianjie
China unveiled its 13th Five Year Plan on energy development, with the most far-reaching aims yet.