Archive
2018
Can Bhutan’s New Government Avoid Doklam 2.0?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The balancing act between China, India, and Bhutan's own interests continues under a new PM.
India, Russia Sign $950 Million Deal For 2 Guided-Missile Frigates
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia reportedly concluded an agreement for the procurement of two guided-missile frigates for the Indian Navy.
Kazakhstan Prepares Roadshows as Privatization Lags Behind
By Paolo Sorbello
Both the schedule and prospects for selling state assets in Kazakhstan seem as unstable as ever.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: October 28, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Imagining a Post-INF US Posture in East Asia
By Ankit Panda
The challenges to U.S. intermediate-range missile deployments in Asia shouldn't be overlooked.
Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean, and the New Era of Great Power Competition
By Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
How will Sri Lanka manage a new era in the Indian Ocean?
One More Tryst for Modi and Abe: What to Expect During the Latest India-Japan Summit
By Harsh V. Pant
India and Japan continue their strategic convergence.
India’s Forgotten Links to the Korean War
By Nabarun Roy
A proposed Korean War memorial in Delhi will recall India’s role, which ranged from high politics to individual stories.
Facebook’s Myanmar Troubles
By Luke Hunt
Scrutiny of the company’s alleged role in genocide in Myanmar has raised broader questions about social media in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia-Brunei Military Ties in Focus with Joint Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of an annual exercise bears noting within the context of broader ties.
Can Arab Countries Make Up for India’s Loss of Iranian Oil?
By Shafeeq Rahman
If New Delhi drops its oil imports from Tehran to zero, it will need to import more from other partners.
US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a SM-3 Block IIA intercept test after two previous failed tests.