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May 2018

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China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan

China Puts the Squeeze on Taiwan

By Shannon Tiezzi
The loss of yet another diplomatic ally -- Burkina Faso -- is just the tip of the iceberg.
Trump Cancels the June 12 Summit With Kim Jong Un: What Now?

Trump Cancels the June 12 Summit With Kim Jong Un: What Now?

By Ankit Panda
With the June 12 summit in Singapore cancelled, what lies ahead for the Korean Peninsula?

Taiwan Reaches Preliminary Deal to Upgrade 2 Diesel-Electric Subs

Taiwan Reaches Preliminary Deal to Upgrade 2 Diesel-Electric Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taiwanese government and Dutch firm RH Marine reached a deal to upgrade two diesel-electric submarines.

Capricious Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade: Who Wins?

Capricious Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade: Who Wins?

By Shoaib A. Rahim
Ultimately, Pakistan loses from its stifling policies as Afghanistan seeks out other partners.

The Moon-Trump Summit: This Is Chaos in Action

The Moon-Trump Summit: This Is Chaos in Action

By Clint Work
Is Trump second guessing the rush to strike a deal? Showing flexibility? Both? Neither?
Is a New Era Dawning for Malaysian Civil Society?

Is a New Era Dawning for Malaysian Civil Society?

By Binaifer Nowrojee
“The next year will be critical to build on the public momentum for change.”

Why China Won’t Abandon Its Controversial Trade Policies

Why China Won’t Abandon Its Controversial Trade Policies

By William Weightman
Protectionist policies play a key role in China’s national strategy.
Seizing Economic Opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Seizing Economic Opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

By Eric Wheeler and Alexey Yugai
If Astana and Tashkent can tackle long-term obstacles to growth, there’s great potential in the region.

What the Trump Administration's Decision to Disinvite the Chinese Navy From RIMPAC 2018 Means

What the Trump Administration's Decision to Disinvite the Chinese Navy From RIMPAC 2018 Means

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. takes a long overdue step, but don't expect it to shift the needle on how China behaves in the South China Sea.

Trump Cancelled the North Korean Summit. That's Not a Surprise.

Trump Cancelled the North Korean Summit. That's Not a Surprise.

By N. Janardhan
It was entirely foreseeable that the summit planned for June 12 will not take place after all.

India Test Fires Second BrahMos Supersonic Missile in 24 Hours

India Test Fires Second BrahMos Supersonic Missile in 24 Hours

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second BrahMos test launch in 24 hours reportedly tested new indigenous components of the missile.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 20, 2018 Edition

Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: May 20, 2018 Edition

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

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