Archive
August 2018
Is China Increasing Its Military Presence in Syria?
By Logan Pauley and Jesse Marks
Parsing China's current -- and future -- involvement in the Syrian conflict.
How to Reorient US North Korea Policy
By Denny Roy
If there was ever a real chance for the near-term denuclearization of North Korea, its momentum has halted.
Deconstructing the US Trade War Against China
By Jin Kai
The Trump administration is employing a “gray zone” strategy to prevent China from emerging as a threat to U.S. dominance.
India’s Controversial Afghanistan Dams
By Sudha Ramachandran
Indian-built dams in Afghanistan are causing trouble with downstream states Iran and Pakistan.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 19, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
The Upcoming Inter-Korean Summit Raises the Stakes for Moon Jae-in
By Ankit Panda
The talks will have deep implications for the trajectory of this year’s remarkable turn towards diplomatic engagement with North Korea.
Japanese Emperor Akihito Delivers Final Official War Memorial Speech
By Thisanka Siripala
Emperor Akihito, known for his emphasis on reconciliation and peace, gave his last speech at Japan’s annual ceremony for WWII dead.
Australia-Philippines Military Ties in Focus With Patrol Vessels Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The agreement would be the latest in a series of developments within the bilateral defense relationship.
China’s Domestic Violence Law: A Mandate Unfulfilled
By Hannah Feldshuh
The law's effectiveness is limited because it defines domestic violence as a civil, rather than a criminal, offense.
New Pentagon Report Highlights Chinese Military Developments: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Defense's 2018 report on Chinese military power is out.
Indonesia-Turkey Military Cooperation in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent workshop shed light on ongoing developments within the defense relationship.
Prominent North Vietnamese Communist Defector Dies
By Luke Hunt
A closer look at the wider significance of Colonel Bui Tin’s death.