Archive
June 2018
China’s Peaceful Modernization Does Not Mean Westernization
By Jin Kai
What U.S. officials get wrong about China's rise.
China’s Second Century of Humiliation
By Ted S. Yoho
The conduct of Xi Jinping and the CCP will ultimately bring China a new century of shame.
Aircraft Delivery Puts Indonesia-Philippines Defense Cooperation in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recently complicated deal is testament to the opportunities and challenges that remain for both sides in the defense realm.
Coordinated Patrols Put India-Thailand Naval Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another round of Indo-Thai CORPAT took place this month.
Amid Tensions With US, China Holds An Unusually High-Level Meeting on Diplomacy
By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping Thought has been established as the fundamental guideline for China’s foreign policy.
Asia Winning World Cup (Off The Field, That Is)
By Anthony Fensom
China's team may not have made it, but its companies are well represented at the World Cup.
Kashmir's Unspoken Epidemic: Child Sex Abuse
By Sana Fazili
Kashmir's children continue to suffer amid silence around child sexual abuse.
What Will It Take for the PLAN to Come Back to RIMPAC?
By Ankit Panda
A lot, if you ask the U.S. Senate.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: June 24, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
US, South Korea Indefinitely Suspend Marine Exchange Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The suspension follows the cancellation of this year's Ulchi-Freedom Guardian exercises.
Mattis to Visit China, Japan, and South Korea With South China Sea, North Korea in Mind
By Ankit Panda
The trip will be Mattis' first to China as U.S. secretary of defense.
Why India Must Change Its Kashmir Policy
By Ikram Ullah
The mood in Kashmir is more dangerous than ever before. India must change tactics before it's too late.