Archive
November 2018
![Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-20181029_160026.jpg)
Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan
By C. Christine Fair
A new strategy for Afghanistan begins in Iran and needs India’s help.
![A Missionary's Death in India's Highly Securitized Andaman Islands A Missionary's Death in India's Highly Securitized Andaman Islands](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-north_sentinel_island.jpg)
A Missionary's Death in India's Highly Securitized Andaman Islands
By Kajal Basu
Or how a US neomissionary's tragic evangelizing to a “primitive” tribe has left India's security mechanism at war with itself.
![The Izumo-class's VSTOL Conversions and Japanese Navy Power The Izumo-class's VSTOL Conversions and Japanese Navy Power](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-3431900.jpg)
The Izumo-class's VSTOL Conversions and Japanese Navy Power
By Robert Farley
How many carrier-based F-35s will Japan operate?
![Making Sense of Japan’s New Immigration Policy Making Sense of Japan’s New Immigration Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-19628074961_80df2719ea_b.jpg)
Making Sense of Japan’s New Immigration Policy
By Emese Schwarcz
A controversial new regulation will allow more foreign workers into Japan. But can Japan take care of them once they arrive?
![North Korea Can’t Solve South Korea’s Demographic Crisis North Korea Can’t Solve South Korea’s Demographic Crisis](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-13_13-05-35.jpg)
North Korea Can’t Solve South Korea’s Demographic Crisis
By Troy Stangarone
South Korea’s population is aging fast, and even Korean unification won’t be enough to fix it.
![Human Security Central in New Effort to Save the Aral Sea Human Security Central in New Effort to Save the Aral Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-433405.jpg)
Human Security Central in New Effort to Save the Aral Sea
By Colleen Wood
The United Nations has established a new Multi-Partner Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region.
![India and the Maldives: Back on Track? India and the Maldives: Back on Track?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18321501190090.jpg)
India and the Maldives: Back on Track?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Recent changes have provided an opening for both sides to recalibrate ties.
![Suu Kyi's Electoral Blow in Myanmar Must Spark Real Change Suu Kyi's Electoral Blow in Myanmar Must Spark Real Change](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-03_16-06-30.jpg)
Suu Kyi's Electoral Blow in Myanmar Must Spark Real Change
By Luke Hunt
With the NLD's recent by-election defeat, the people have spoken. Now Suu Kyi and her party must listen and adjust.
![Kyrgyz MP Wants Only Good News Kyrgyz MP Wants Only Good News](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-29118045904_f431759fee_z.jpg)
Kyrgyz MP Wants Only Good News
By Catherine Putz
Wonder how he feels about satire?
![Thailand’s ASEAN Chair Challenge in 2019 Thailand’s ASEAN Chair Challenge in 2019](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-638px-asean_flags.jpg)
Thailand’s ASEAN Chair Challenge in 2019
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Thailand has been among the grouping’s biggest champions historically, it will have a lot on its plate when it takes the helm next year.
![Singapore-Malaysia Relations in the Headlines with Military Exercise Singapore-Malaysia Relations in the Headlines with Military Exercise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-malaysia-singapore.jpg)
Singapore-Malaysia Relations in the Headlines with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing activity within the bilateral relationship.
![Uncovering Chinese Espionage in the US Uncovering Chinese Espionage in the US](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18284374678239.jpg)
Uncovering Chinese Espionage in the US
By Nicholas Eftimiades
A detailed look into how, why, and where Chinese spies are active in the United States.
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