Archive
August 2017
The Murder of Amjad Sabri
By Alhan Fakhr
How the death of a Sufi singer lays bare Pakistan’s violent contradictions.
China’s Effective Greens and Gaps in Climate Activism
By Fengshi Wu
The pragmatic approach preferred by environmental activists is put to the test by the crisis of climate change.
Malaysia’s Reckoning With the Islamic State
By Cristina Maza
With ISIS being pushed out of Iraq and Syria, is Malaysia ready?
After Ahok: Indonesia Grapples with the Rise of Political Islam
By Sebastian Strangio
For decades, Indonesian society has experienced a slow process of Islamization. In 2017, the pace picked up.
How Japan Reacted to North Korea's Ballistic Missile Overflight of Its Territory
By Mina Pollmann
Japan enters a new era of North Korean provocations with great unease.
How to Fix India-China Trade
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The de-escalation of Doklam standoff is an ideal opportunity for both India and China to correct the present trade imbalance.
Marawi: Behind the Headlines
By Rory MacNeil
How did Marawi become the center of a crisis and what needs to be done next?
China Opposes Unilateral Sanctions on North Korea
By Charlotte Gao
The United Nations Security Council strongly condemns North Korea’s latest missile launch
Did North Korea's Latest Missile Not Fly As Far As Intended?
By Ankit Panda
The missile that flew over Japan may not have flown to its intended impact point.
Indonesia's Heavy Metal Hijab-Clad Teens
By Vishal Arora
These girls rock, fighting stereotypes with music.
What China Learned About India at Doklam
By Ankit Panda
What comes after the Doklam saga will matter greatly for the relationship between China and India.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 27, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
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