Archive
August 2018
Why Did Australia Block Huawei, ZTE From 5G Roll out?
By Grant Wyeth
The Diplomat spoke to Bates Gill about the decision and Canberra's relations with Beijing.
South China Sea: US, China Tussle Over Military Overflight
By Ankit Panda
The United States continues to highlight Chinese rule-breaking in the South China Sea.
Making Sense of the August Fizzle in the US-North Korea Negotiations
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-North Korea diplomacy is at an impasse. Will September produce a breakthrough or a collapse?
India’s Defense Ministry Approves Purchase of 150 Indigenously Made Towed Howitzers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Defense Acquisition Council approved the purchase of 150 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems.
Military Chief Visit Spotlights Thailand-Brunei Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of a recent bilateral interaction between the two Southeast Asian states.
When Freedom of Expression Isn't Free: Journalism, Facebook, and Censorship in Bhutan
By Namgay Zam
Can free expression and journalistic freedoms thrive in Bhutan?
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 26, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Trump's Space Force Misses the Mark on Chinese and Russian Space Threats
By Ankit Panda
The United States should avoid launching an arms race in space.
Communist China’s Crackdown on Labor Protesters
By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s rhetorical embrace of Marx hasn’t prevented the arrests of activists supporting an independent trade union.
China’s New Type 055 Guided Missile Destroyer Begins Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of a new class of Chinese guided missile destroyers commenced first sea trials on August 24.
India’s Defense Ministry Approves Procurement of 135 Helicopters for Navy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s Defense Acquisition Council approved the procurement of 111 light naval utility and 24 naval multirole helicopters.
The Fall Out From Australia's Leadership Shake Up
By Anthony Fensom
With polls looming next year, where does the country go from here?