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July 2019

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How Bangladesh Learned to Love the Belt and Road

How Bangladesh Learned to Love the Belt and Road

By Sudha Ramachandran
Dhaka has largely avoided the major pitfalls of China’s initiative while embracing the gains.
Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia

Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia

By Khamza Sharifzoda
The impacts of climate change in Central Asia will be serious.

US Slams China’s ‘Bullying’ Amid Vanguard Bank Oil Exploration Standoff With Vietnam

US Slams China’s ‘Bullying’ Amid Vanguard Bank Oil Exploration Standoff With Vietnam

By Ankit Panda
The statement followed a request by Vietnam for China to pull back a geological survey ship and its escorts.

Still No Clarity on Trump Commitment to North Korea’s Kim on Military Exercises

Still No Clarity on Trump Commitment to North Korea’s Kim on Military Exercises

By Ankit Panda
The question of what exactly Trump told Kim on June 30 matters deeply.

India’s Indigenous Anti-Tank Missile Completes Multiple Trials

India’s Indigenous Anti-Tank Missile Completes Multiple Trials

By Ankit Panda
The Nag underwent 12 test firings over 11 days at Pokhran.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 21, 2019, Edition

Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 21, 2019, Edition

By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!

Between Continuity and Change: The Rapidly Changing Security Environment in Southeast Asia

Between Continuity and Change: The Rapidly Changing Security Environment in Southeast Asia

By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to Greg Barton about the subregion’s changing security environment.
The Fight to Save Indonesia’s Threatened Indigenous Languages

The Fight to Save Indonesia’s Threatened Indigenous Languages

By Nick Rodway and Grace Dungey
Members of the Mentawai community are fighting to keep their language alive.

Are Russia and the US Finally on the Same Page in Afghanistan?

Are Russia and the US Finally on the Same Page in Afghanistan?

By Samuel Ramani
Not so fast, substantive cooperation between the two on ending the war remains elusive.

How South Korea’s New Offset Rules Can Strengthen Defense Cooperation With the US

How South Korea’s New Offset Rules Can Strengthen Defense Cooperation With the US

By Joe Cho
The introduction of an offset banking system will encourage more collaboration between U.S. and Korean defense contractors.

America’s Obsession With Chinese Spying Is Hurting Innocent People

America’s Obsession With Chinese Spying Is Hurting Innocent People

By Chi Wang
Has the U.S. government decided that Chinese Americans can never truly be Americans?
Why Hasn't the ASEAN Economic Community Benefited From the US-China Trade War?

Why Hasn't the ASEAN Economic Community Benefited From the US-China Trade War?

By Shah Suraj Bharat
The AEC has missed a golden opportunity to accelerate its stated ambitions.

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