Archive
May 2017
Reviewing Nawaz Sharif's Time at the 'Muslim NATO' Summit in Riyadh
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif couldn’t have achieved anything more than what he did in Saudi Arabia.
No Justice for Lawyers in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
New report, same old story: Dushanbe's crackdown on lawyers continues.
3 Reasons Why the US Should Join China's Belt and Road Initiative
By Dingding Chen
Simpy put, it is in the U.S. national interest to participate in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Trump: 2 Nuclear Subs Operating in Korean Waters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a call with the Philippine president, Donald Trump allegedly revealed military secrets. Did he really?
Different Fleets for Different Strategies: Imaging the Future of the US Navy (Part Two)
By Robert Farley
Predictions are hard; especially about the future.
Will the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Be a Gateway to Central Asia?
By Fuad Shahbazov
Central Asian governments are interested in linking with CPEC, but also wary of security risks.
Indian Army to Buy 11 US Heavy Attack Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are both slated to operate one of the world’s most advanced heavy attack helicopters.
A Holistic Approach to India's Nuclear Doctrine
By Nishant Rajeev
If India is considering a change to its nuclear doctrine, it will need to understand the non-military consequences.
Kazakhstan Considers Revoking Terrorists’ Citizenship
By Catherine Putz
If passed, a range of crimes, from joining a terrorist group to separatism, could be grounds to lose citizenship.
Cambodia's Commune Elections: A Barometer for 2018
By Marc Pinol
Three things to watch in Cambodia's commune elections that will impact next year's parliamentary race.
What the Gulf States Think of 'One Belt, One Road'
By Giorgio Cafiero and Daniel Wagner
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman have mixed feelings about China's ambitious project.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 21, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!