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Why Sheikh Hasina's Upcoming Visit to India Matters

Why Sheikh Hasina's Upcoming Visit to India Matters

By Sankalp Gurjar
The Bangladeshi PM's visit comes amid a push by India to increase its connectivity with eastern neighbors.
Positive Signs as Asia-Pacific Moves Toward Global Development Goals

Positive Signs as Asia-Pacific Moves Toward Global Development Goals

By Shamshad Akhtar
The region is making gain on quality of life and gender equality, but poverty remains a pressing concern.

US Navy’s New Supercarrier Will Take to Sea This Week

US Navy’s New Supercarrier Will Take to Sea This Week

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest supercarrier will set sail for builder’s trials this week.

St. Petersburg Blast Suspect a Kyrgyz-Born, Russian Citizen

St. Petersburg Blast Suspect a Kyrgyz-Born, Russian Citizen

By Catherine Putz
Authorities say 22-year old Akbarjon Jalilov carried out the attack. The motive has not been identified.

Does It Make Sense to Think About Naval Power in 15 to 30 Year Cycles?

Does It Make Sense to Think About Naval Power in 15 to 30 Year Cycles?

By Robert Farley
Technological cycles can render a just-modernized army obsolete.
US Destroyer Makes Port Call in Philippines’ Subic Bay

US Destroyer Makes Port Call in Philippines’ Subic Bay

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move indicates continuing military links between the two allies in spite of what the rhetoric may suggest.

Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China

Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Cabinet approves the purchase of ten more in a sign of the deepening defense cooperation between the two sides.
Nations in Transit: Populism and Broken Promises

Nations in Transit: Populism and Broken Promises

By Catherine Putz
The annual report again catalogs the decline of democracy across the former Soviet Union.

The Trump-Xi Summit: Realistic Outcomes for 2 Dreamers

The Trump-Xi Summit: Realistic Outcomes for 2 Dreamers

By Yawei Liu
It will take two dreamers, without outside-the-box thinking, to make breakthroughs in the U.S.-China relationship.

How Trump Can Strike the Right Tone With Xi and China

How Trump Can Strike the Right Tone With Xi and China

By Joseph Bosco
Fresh off a domestic political set-back, Trump needs to show a strong image abroad.

Kandhamal’s Christian Widows Still Await Closure

Kandhamal’s Christian Widows Still Await Closure

By Vishal Arora and Parul Abrol
Their husbands were murdered in attacks on Christians in 2008, but justice has yet to be done.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 2, 2017 Edition

Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 2, 2017 Edition

By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!

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