Archive
September 2017
US, Japan, South Korea Stage Show-of-Force Following North Korean Missile Overflight of Japan
By Ankit Panda
The mission was described by U.S. Pacific Command as a "sequenced bilateral show of force."
What’s in the New US-Philippines Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first iteration of KAMANDAG is a sign of how both sides continue to boost their defense ties in the Duterte era.
A Steven Seagal Guide to Eurasia
By Bradley Jardine
The action star has a long history of involvement in Eurasian affairs.
China, Laos Hold New Defense Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the first-ever high-level frontier meeting between the two sides.
Is India's Demonetization a Failure?
By Aswin Mannepalli
Data released by the Reserve Bank of India indicates that demonetization has failed to flush out black money.
Why Myanmar’s Insurance Market is the Next Big Thing
By Edward Parker
The market remains closed to foreign insurers, but that is set to change.
Timor’s Politics: New Government, New Hope Amid Uncertainty
By Guteriano Neves
Timor-Leste's new minority government faces big challenges, both developmental and political.
The White Wolf of Taiwan
By Yun Xia
Zhang Anle and his solution for the cross-strait dilemma.
Bread and Circuses in Ashgabat
By Rebeka Foley
Can a multi-billion dollar sporting event prove Turkmenistan’s modernity despite the country’s reputation for corruption?
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 17, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
North Korea Shows Increased Operational Confidence in the Hwasong-12 IRBM
By Ankit Panda
A return to a more conventional firing mode suggests increased operational confidence in this missile.
Room for Progress on the Japanese Abductees Issue With North Korea?
By John Taishu Pitt
How Japan can play the role of offering the carrot.