Archive
September 2017
What is the Future of the Media in Myanmar?
By Edward Parker
Myanmar’s media is making progress, “two steps forward, one step back.”
45 Years of Normalized Sino-Japanese Diplomacy
By Shin Kawashima
Reflections on bilateral relations and an outlook for the future
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 10, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
What China Can and Can't Do About North Korea
By Ankit Panda
China's economic and political sway over the North Korean regime is limited.
A FONOP Schedule in the South China Sea: What Next?
By Ankit Panda
How can regularized FONOPs benefit U.S. interests in the South China Sea?
Why a Solution to North Korea Will Depend on Major Power Coordination
By Dingding Chen
All great powers must realize that a collective effort is the only right solution -- so stop blaming each other.
Air Forces of Pakistan, China Begin 'Shaheen VI' Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The two countries held the sixth iteration of their major air force exercises, which first began in 2011.
What's Behind the 2017 Rakhine State Crisis in Myanmar?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The eruption of Rohingya insurgency has taken the long-simmering Rakhine State crisis to a new level.
Malaysia-Philippines Meeting Puts ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction was an important reminder of the efforts being made by both sides to address cross-border issues.
Can a North Korea Nightmare Fuel South Korea’s ASEAN Dream?
By Luke Hunt
Seoul is intensifying its outreach towards Southeast Asia.
India’s Balancing Act in Myanmar
By Harsh V. Pant
India's approach to Myanmar's Rohingya crisis demonstrates the tension between its geopolitical interests and values.
What Did Singapore’s Latest US Military Helicopter Deployment Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of the city-state’s assistance for relief operations following Hurricane Harvey.