Archive
August 2017
Will the Latest UN Sanctions on North Korea Actually Matter?
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
The sanctions have new scope, but use the same tools. Will implementation be any different?
China to Likely Induct New Aircraft Carrier Ahead of Schedule
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first home-grown carrier could be delivered to the navy as early as the end of 2018.
Asia’s Exceptional Neoliberalism
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
Asian countries are not truly embracing neoliberalism, just selectively adopting elements that best suit their needs.
Will Duterte Abandon the Left in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Though there are signs of a fraying of ties, the future outlook remains murky.
How Sun Tzu Would Understand the China-India Doklam Standoff
By Jin Kai
China has shi on its side.
Khadija Siddiqi: Justice Delayed, Not Denied
By Sonya Rehman
She was stabbed 23 times in broad daylight, but her attacker walked free for over a year.
Aging Asia: Turning Demographic Weakness to Strength
By Anthony Fensom
Will developing Asia get old before it gets rich?
Tajikistan: Pakistan’s Gateway to Central Asia
By Anish Mishra
Islamabad and Dushanbe have grown closer, pulled together by mutually beneficial energy projects.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 6, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Why Hasn't the United States Thrown Its Support Behind India in the Doklam Standoff?
By Robert Farley
There are good reasons for Washington to avoid being drawn into the Doklam standoff.
How Much Trade Transits the South China Sea? Not $5.3 Trillion a Year
By Ankit Panda
How much trade actually transits the South China Sea every year?
After ICBM Tests, UN Security Council Adopts Wide-Ranging Sanctions Against North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The latest sanctions will bar North Korean exports of coal, iron ore, lead, lead ore, and seafood.