Archive
April 2018
A Window into North Korea
By Victoria Kim
Looking at North Korea on the way to Russia via train.
Modi Will Meet Xi For an Informal Summit: What's on the Agenda?
By Ankit Panda
The Indian and Chinese leaders look to reset relations and confer on global issues.
A First: Indonesia-Singapore Naval Exercise Features Maritime Counterterrorism Component
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The incorporation of a maritime counterterrorism serial is testament to the growing emphasis on the area both bilaterally and regionally.
Uzbekistan Agrees to ‘Take Part’ in TAPI
By Catherine Putz
It’s unclear how Uzbek participation in the pipeline project will manifest.
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The evolution of the interaction bears watching within the context of the broader defense relationship in the Duterte era.
Will the Death Penalty Protect India’s Daughters From Rape?
By Priyanka Borpujari
Will more draconian punishment for rapists improve outcomes for Indian girls?
Rethinking the Early Years of the US-Japan Alliance and Soviet Competition
By Robert Farley
The early years of the U.S.-Japan alliance in the post-war era were rocky.
Will China’s New Aircraft Carrier Start Sea Trials This Week?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s new aircraft carrier might take to the sea for the first time this week.
Bangladesh Set to Reach Economic Par With India
By Sajeeb Wazed
Bangladesh is poised to graduate from “least developed country” to “developing country” status.
Malaysia’s Election and Southeast Asia: Issues and Implications
By David Han Guo Xiong
As a leading member of ASEAN, Malaysia’s foreign policy in Southeast Asia will have implications for GE14 and vice versa.
IMF: No Room for Complacency on Growth
By Anthony Fensom
The IMF warns that the current period of growth might not last long.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 21, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!