Archive
February 2017
US Carrier Group Enters South China Sea Amid Calls for More Freedom of Navigation Operations
By Steven Stashwick
A carrier strike group is conducting routine patrols, but is not set up for FONOPS, despite speculation.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: February 19, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
North Korean Representatives May Meet Former US Officials in New York City
By Ankit Panda
Former U.S. officials may meet North Korean representatives in New York, suggesting Kim Jong-un is open to talks.
Is China Serious About Banning North Korean Coal?
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
On China’s suspension of coal imports from North Korea, a healthy dose of skepticism is needed.
A Recipe for Disaster in the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
A recent proposal for the Trump administration could spark a war in the already tense region.
How Will Trump Handle Intellectual Property Disputes With China?
By Robert Farley
The Trump administration will face unique challenges in reining in intellectual property abuses by China.
US Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy now has two supercarriers deployed to the Asia-Pacific region.
From Hong Kong to Sydney: Asia’s Unaffordable Cities
By Anthony Fensom
Solving Asia’s affordability crisis will not happen overnight, and will require both demand and supply-side measures.
The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria
By Uran Botobekov
A new alliance emerges and Central Asian militants fight on all sides of the war.
After Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu's Political Power Struggle Continues
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The weeks following J Jayalalithaa's death have seen a dramatic factional power struggle play out in Tamil Nadu.
Which Asian Country Will Replace China as the 'World's Factory'?
By Matthias Lomas
Analyzing the “Mighty Five,” countries set to replace China as the workshops of the world.
No Development Without Peace: The Solomon Islands Example
By Nathan Page
Why the emphasis on peace-building in the UN Sustainable Development Goals is essential.