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2017

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China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight

China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft conducted its first flight test on December 24.
Abe Sends Representative to Invite Xi to Japan Again

Abe Sends Representative to Invite Xi to Japan Again

By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping met with a Japanese delegation led by Toshihiro Nikai, secretary general of Japan's LDP, in Beijing.

Russia Opposes Japan's Decision to Deploy Aegis Ashore

Russia Opposes Japan's Decision to Deploy Aegis Ashore

By Ankit Panda
Russia believes the deployment of these systems will undermine its interests.

How Can India Leverage the Trump National Security Strategy?

How Can India Leverage the Trump National Security Strategy?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Trump National Security Strategy document flatters India, but how can New Delhi reap the benefits from the United States?

Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Unnamed Suspect for the Murder of Ulan Salyanov

Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Unnamed Suspect for the Murder of Ulan Salyanov

By Catherine Putz
Salyanov's sister, Aida, was recently convicted of abuse of office, charges she and her supporters say were politically motivated.
North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story

North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story

By Clint Work
Another North Korean missile test, another round of UN sanctions.

2017: The Best of The Diplomat

2017: The Best of The Diplomat

By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat is joining the self-reflection party here at the end of 2017 for the first time.
China Brings Afghanistan and Pakistan Together to Discuss Regional Issues, But Divergences Remain

China Brings Afghanistan and Pakistan Together to Discuss Regional Issues, But Divergences Remain

By Harsh V. Pant
Despite Chinese attempts at mediation, differences between Kabul and Islamabad persist.

China’s Education Boom

China’s Education Boom

By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
China's universities are experiencing astonishing growth, and the government hopes for even more.

Russia's Anti-Drug Crusade in Afghanistan

Russia's Anti-Drug Crusade in Afghanistan

By Samuel Ramani
Russia, believing U.S. efforts are failing, is stepping up its war on drug trafficking.

Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?

Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?

By K.S. Venkatachalam
General Qamar Bajwa's comments to the Pakistani Senate raised hope for better India-Pakistan relations.
C. Christine Fair on US-Pakistan Relations

C. Christine Fair on US-Pakistan Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
How will U.S.-Pakistan relations fare under President Trump?

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