Archive
May 2018
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 13, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Heads Out for Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier headed out for sea trials on May 13.
Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
By Michio Ueda
What led to the historic election result -- and where does Malaysia go from here?
USS Ronald Reagan Enters Sea Trials Off Japan Following Maintenance
By Ankit Panda
USS Ronald Reagan is close to being back in business.
Singapore-Thailand Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides just held the twentieth edition of Exercise Kocha Singa.
Indonesia's Hizbut Tahrir Debate Rages on Amid Election Fever
By Erin Cook
Despite a recent decision, the debate about the group shows few signs of ending anytime soon.
China-Japan-South Korea Trilateral (Finally) Meets Again
By Daniel Hurst
After a two-year hiatus, the once-annual forum reconvenes amid rapid developments on the Korean Peninsula.
US Navy Christens New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy christened its latest Littoral Combat Ship earlier this month.
Russia Inducts Its Own ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile, and It's More Dangerous than China’s
By Abraham Ait
How the Kh-47M2 can drastically alter the balance of power in the Pacific.
What Does Trump’s Iran Deal Withdrawal Mean for India’s Security?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Though the decision itself may not have been surprising, the consequences could be serious for New Delhi’s security.
Could Bangladesh Be Heading for One-Party Rule?
By Amit Sengupta
With the BNP's Khaleda Zia in jail and Islamic parties besieged, it's a probability more than just a possibility.
Should India Take Pakistan’s Overtures Seriously?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Pakistan’s COAS indicate he’s ready to seek peace. How should India respond?