Archive
July 2017
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 23, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
US Commissions New 100,000-Ton Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford
By Ankit Panda
The lead ship of the Ford-class is the most expensive warship ever built for the U.S. Navy.
From Evidence to Policy in India’s Groundwater Crisis
By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
India has a serious problem with its groundwater. Can it act?
US State Department Announces Travel Restrictions for North Korea
By Ankit Panda
U.S. passports can no longer be used to travel to North Korea without special permission.
One Year After the South China Sea Arbitration Award, Has China 'Won'?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The July 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling failed to change much in the South China Sea, but how far have things come?
Why India Needs to Worry About the Zika Threat
By Nayan Chakravarty and Kavita Tatwadi
Combating this stealthy menace requires cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration from the world
To Be a Global Leader, China Needs a New Refugee Policy
By Jonathan Lesh
To be seen as a leader, China will need to help share burdens -- including by hosting refugees.
Japan House: Tokyo’s New Public Diplomacy Push
By Warren A. Stanislaus
Japan is expanding its conception of soft power with the new institutions.
12 Regions of China: The Southeast Coast
By John Lee
The historic center of China's maritime trade remains the heart of export-oriented manufacturing.
Indonesia, Malaysia Boost Military Ties in Islamic State Terror Fight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries announced efforts to strengthen collaboration in this area during a security meeting this week.
Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The cooling down some are playing up masks underlying tensions and broader strategic realities.
China's North Korea Solution
By Son Daekwon
A PLA publication helps explain China's priorities and strategy for the Korean Peninsula.