Archive
April 2018
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Vietnam-France Ties in the Spotlight With 45th Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit was just the latest in a series of interactions meant to boost bilateral ties.
When America Stands up to China
By Xie Tao
Trump is acting in line with a growing consensus in Washington: it's time to get tough on China.
New Charges Levied Against Former Kyrgyz Presidential Candidate
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz authorities have opened an investigation into whether Omurbek Babanov plotted to stage a coup after the October 2017 election.
Modernization of Russia’s Sole Aircraft Carrier Still Facing Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A contract for the retrofitting and upgrading of the carrier is expected to be concluded by the end of the month.
Ahead Of Elections, Malaysians Protest Controversial Laws
By Alexandra Radu
The opposition accuses the ruling party of “stealing” upcoming elections.
Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jet to Be Upgraded With Chinese Radar
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The JF-17 will reportedly be upgraded with a Chinese-made active electronically scanned-array radar system.
The Rise of Regionalism in Central Asia?
By Yi Da Jeremy Ng
Despite shared history, Central Asia has long lacked regional cohesion. That could be changing.
Russia Conducts New Test of 'Nudol' Anti-Satellite System
By Ankit Panda
Russia's Nudol system has been successfully tested from a transporter-erector-launcher for the first time.
Pakistan Conducts Second Test of Babur-3 Nuclear-Capable Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile
By Ankit Panda
The Babur-3 continues to see development as Pakistan pursues a sea-based deterrent.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 1, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Xi Jinping Takes Center Stage Ahead of Korean Peninsula Denuclearization Diplomacy
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese president’s meeting with Kim Jong-un shows he is still a key player in Korean Peninsula diplomacy.
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