Archive
August 2018
Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to be Upgraded to Carry Mig-29K/KUB Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The aircraft carrier will be upgraded to operate MiG-29K/MiG-29KUB fighters from its flight deck.
Trump's Iran Sanctions Reimposition Takes the JCPOA One Step Closer to Collapse
By Ankit Panda
The core bargain at the heart of the JCPOA doesn't exist in the way it was designed to any longer.
No Closer to an Abe-Kim Summit
By Ankit Panda
No signs that an Abe-Kim summit is forthcoming—for now.
Report: Taiwanese Air Force's New Stand-Off Cruise Missile Is Operational
By Ankit Panda
The Wan Chien stand-off cruise missile is ready for business.
Why Tajik Authorities Are Denying the Reality of the Islamic State Attack
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe has essentially called the video reportedly showing the attackers pledging allegiance to the Islamic State a false flag.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 5, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Pompeo's $113 Gambit to Preserve Asia's Status Quo: Necessary, But Not Sufficient
By Ankit Panda
Don't fall into the trap of comparing apples to oranges.
Can the US Compete With China in Southeast Asia?
By Dingding Chen and You Wang
Both countries have advantages in Southeast Asia, and the competition will be a long game.
Naval Cooperation Highlights Japan-UK 'Global Security Partnership'
By Daniel Hurst
A British warship is helping conduct surveillance designed to enforce UN sanctions on North Korea.
How China and India Can Help Secure the Peace in Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghans consider both China and India to be trustworthy neighbors. Together, they can help ensure Afghanistan's future.
Kipling as Mowgli: One View of The Jungle Book
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Both Mowgli and Kim represent Kipling as a child, raised at the intersection of two civilizations.
CCP Wants to Enhance ‘Patriotism’ Among China's Intellectuals
By Charlotte Gao
Amid tensions at home and abroad, an increasing number of Chinese intellectuals are raising independent voices.