Archive
2018
Nepal and the China-EU Lending Race
By Peter Gill
As the EU seeks to expand lending for infrastructure in Asia, will it maintain high standards?
The Weaponization of Airspace
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Sovereignty and Disorder from Above
Nearly 10 Percent of the US F-22 Inventory Was Damaged or Destroyed in Hurricane Michael
By Ankit Panda
The bulk of the damaged F-22s may be training units.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: October 14, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
As Modi Gears Up to See Abe Again, What's Holding Back India-Japan Ties?
By Rupakjyoti Borah
Much work remains ahead for the India-Japan bilateral relationship.
China's Diplomacy Has a Monster in its Closet
By Ben Lowsen
Ultra-nationalism is damaging China’s credibility as its ambassadors indulge in curious, chauvinistic and all-too-official tirades.
Asia and the ICC: 20 Years Later
By Kiran Mohandas Menon
The Rome Statute that created the International Criminal Court turns 20 this year. How has Asia engaged (or not) with the ICC?
ASEAN’s Limited Role in Solving the Rohingya Crisis
By Hui Ying Lee
Arguably ASEAN can only do so much to influence Myanmar; China and India are well-positioned to do more.
Russia Conducts Large-Scale Exercise With its Nuclear Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Unlike in 2017, this year’s strategic forces exercise did not involve the launch of ICBMs.
It's Time for Imran Khan to Patch Things Up With the United States
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's domestic doldrums mean it needs the United States on its side.
Nepal and the Regional Giants: Geography, Deliverables and Leadership
By Udayan Das
Nepal’s relations with India and China are often seen as a balancing act, it’s more complex.
Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The recent changes to a key advisory body for the monarchy points to the further consolidation of the new Thai king’s power.