Archive
May 2018
China, North Korea Hold Second Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Amid a flurry of Korea-centered diplomacy, Xi and Kim make sure they are still on the same page.
Decoding China's Aerospace Technology Transfer Strategy
By Robert Farley
China’s own technology transfer policies may be keeping Chinese firms from accessing the world's most advanced equipment.
More Than Meets the Eye: The 2018 Japan-China-South Korea Trilateral Summit
By David Kim
Wednesday’s trilateral summit will add momentum to — and raise the stakes for — the upcoming Trump-Kim meeting.
How Xi’an’s Past Became a Blueprint for Its Future
By Erin Dunne
Public memory as a tool of development in Xi’an.
Old Politics and New Media: Social Media and Malaysia’s 2018 Elections
By Najwa Abdullah and Amalina Anuar
A closer look at what social media means for the country’s elections and its future.
India Keeps Australia Out of the Malabar Exercise -- Again
By Asha Sundaramurthy
What does India's decision mean for the Quad?
Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government
By John Dennehy
The country has ground to a standstill after the collapse of its minority government. Will new polls bring stability?
What Trump's Iran Decision Means for India
By Uzair Younus
A decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal will test India’s foreign policy as well as U.S.-India relations.
North Korea Ramps Up Criticism of US, Japanese Pressure Proponents Ahead of Trump-Kim Summit
By Ankit Panda
North Korea is keenly watching comments from senior U.S. officials ahead of the Trump-Kim meeting.
Pakistan Interior Minister's Would-Be Assassin Reportedly Linked to Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
The man who tried to kill Ahsan Iqbal is reportedly affiliated with the radical Barelvi party.
What Makes America the Most Powerful State in Asia?
By Catherine Putz
In the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index, Washington remains on top. But China isn't far behind.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 6, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!