Archive
July 2018
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 22, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
US-Philippines Alliance: Security Cooperation in the Headlines with Terror Aid Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent round of assistance is yet another indicator that substantive defense cooperation continues to be advanced.
Terror Error: India's Falsely Accused
By Intifada P Basheer
What it's like to be falsely charged of terrorism in India.
Kazakhstan's Top Bank Prepares a Bid to Enter Uzbekistan
By Paolo Sorbello
After buying out its main competitor, Kazakhstan's largest lender could plan to establish a subsidiary in Uzbekistan.
India, Japan to Hold First-Ever Military Exercises Involving Ground Troops
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese defense minister is reportedly arranging a visit to India in August to discuss expanding military exercises between the two countries.
India’s Air Force to Participate in Australia’s ‘Pitch Black’ Air Combat Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force will for the first time participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s biennial ‘Pitch Black’ air combat drill.
Russia Begins Sea Trials of Nuclear-Capable ‘Poseidon’ Underwater Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s latest doomsday weapon is designed to create a radioactive Tsunami wave that would engulf entire coastal cities.
India’s First Homegrown Aircraft Carrier to Enter Sea Trials in Early 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first domestically built aircraft carrier will begin sea trials in early 2020, according to the Indian Ministry of Defense.
India's Telecom Commission Adopts Strict Net Neutrality Regulations
By Aman Thakker
The decision now heads to the Cabinet for approval.
How China Is Winning Over the Middle East
By Deborah Lehr
China is making inroads into the Middle East -- and being welcomed with open arms.
All Politics Is Local in North Korea, Too
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
Domestic politics are a more natural explanations for Pyongyang's political moves, like the recently announced amnesty.
Even After the Singapore Summit, Denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula Might Be a Pipe Dream
By Ankit Panda
North Korea will not give up its nuclear weapons. Successful U.S. diplomacy hinges on that realization.