Archive
February 2017
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: February 26, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Will China Gain From a US Withdrawal in Latin America?
By Kevin P. Gallagher
Trump's trade bloc exits cement China’s position in the region, but engagement must be sustainable.
South Korea's 3 Foreign Policy Blind Spots
By Ben Forney
South Korean policymakers refuse to acknowledge three basic realities that should shape foreign policy.
Russia and Pakistan's Reluctant Romance
By Saddam Hussein
Over the past decade, Pakistan and Russia have been repairing a relationship badly damaged during the Cold War.
Can Surface-to-Air Missiles Replace Fighters in Southeast Asia?
By Shangsu Wu
Several factors constrain the role of SAMs in Southeast Asian military modernization efforts.
England's Private Schools Take Asia by Storm
By Tim Emmett
International expansion of private schools provides new opportunities for students and investors alike.
Pakistan's Assault on Digital Rights
By Matthew Marcus
Last year's Cyber Crimes Bill could be used as a tool to silence free speech in the digital space.
Iranian Energy: A Game-Changer for Russia-Europe Relations
By Gregory Xanthos
Eastern Europe is diversifying its energy suppliers away from Russia, and toward Iran.
Indonesia, UAE Ink New Naval Shipbuilding Deals
By Prashanth Parameswaran
PT PAL signs fresh pacts with two UAE firms.
China’s Art Market Is Booming – But Not for Foreigners
By Deborah M. Lehr
As China's auction houses expand abroad, foreign firms are tightly restricted from entering the booming Chinese market.
$20 Million Contract: US Coast Guard Moves Forward With Icebreaker Acquisition
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service awarded multiple contracts for heavy polar icebreaker industry studies this week.
The Truth About Australia-Indonesia South China Sea Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look behind President Jokowi’s suggestion that he may discuss the proposal during his state visit to Australia.