Archive
November 2018
Bainimarama and FijiFirst Secure Electoral Victory
By Grant Wyeth
Former coup leader-turned Prime Minister Bainimarama held onto power, winning more time to reshape Fijian politics.
Time to Course-Correct, Aung San Suu Kyi
By Jieun Pyun
Aung San Suu Kyi should emphasize the importance of celebrating diversity rather than stoking the flames of prejudice.
US Army, PLA Conclude Disaster Management Exchange Despite Frictions
By Ankit Panda
The 2018 iteration of the U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange concluded in Nanjing.
Ibu Solih Is Sworn in as the Maldives' Next President
By Ankit Panda
Solih outlined an agenda for his first hundred days in office.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: November 18, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Alan's Boat From China: Episode 4
By Ian Lang
China’s excited shipyard executives join Alan to dive the Barrier Reef from the boat they’ve built together
How the US Can Give Uzbekistan Options
By James Durso
America’s goal should be to ensure the Uzbeks have alternative options to dealing with Russia and China.
Reviewing the 2018 ASEAN and East Asia Summits
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
At ASEAN, Singapore hands the reins over to Thailand.
Seoul Is Testing US Patience Over North Korea Sanctions
By Yigal Chazan
South Korea’s Moon Jae-in risks breaching American and UN measures in wooing Pyongyang.
Coast Guards’ Role in the South China Sea
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Far from being a source of conflict, coast guards can help bolster cooperation between states.
US-Mongolia ‘Third Neighbor Trade Act’ On The Way
By Bolor Lkhaajav
If passed, the act has great potential to expand economic relations between the U.S. and Mongolia.
US-China Cooperation: The Shadow of Legitimacy
By Lily McElwee
Washington’s refusal to accept the Chinese one-party state’s legitimacy represents a fundamental roadblock for future cooperation.