Archive
September 2017
Sorry, an Oil Embargo Won’t Lead to North Korea’s Capitulation
By Paul Musgrave and Yu-Ming Liou
Conventional wisdom on the effectiveness of oil embargoes is mistaken.
One China – One Europe? German Foreign Minister’s Remarks Irk Beijing
By Lucrezia Poggetti
The German foreign minister recently demanded that China follow a “One Europe” policy.
What’s Really Behind Cambodia’s Latest Opposition Crackdown?
By Sovinda Po
A closer look at recent domestic political developments, the forces behind them, and why they matter.
Sri Lanka: Sovereignty Compromised
By Ana Pararajasingham
Colombo’s attempt to balance India and China has proved futile.
Will Brexit Affect Regionalism in Southeast Asia?
By Laura Allison-Reumann and Philomena Murray
ASEAN should reflect seriously on Brexit, and the UK will need to reconnect alone with Southeast Asia.
South Korea Launches New 'Strategic Dagger' Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea has just launched the ninth and final boat of a new class of diesel-electric attack submarines.
Calm Down About Taiwan’s New Premier
By Michael A. Turton
If a tree falls in a Taiwanese forest, cross-Strait relations are tense.
Can Test-Obsessed China Change?
By Adam Tyner
A look at three paths for Chinese education reform.
Pro-Independence Posters Trigger Tensions at Hong Kong University
By Charlotte Gao
Students from Chinese mainland and Hong Kong clash over Hong Kong independence posters in Chinese University of Hong Kong
Please, Self-Censor: China Provides New Regulations for Online Conduct
By Charlotte Gao
Ahead of the 19th party congress, news regulations put the focus on individual Chinese netizens.
2017 BRICS Declaration Casts a Light on Pakistan's Use of Cross-Border Terror
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
The BRICS declaration at Xiamen showed Pakistan that its isolation is growing.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 3, 2017 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!