Archive
July 2019
Japan-Korea ‘Trade War’ Starts to Bite
By Thisanka Siripala
Escalating Japan-South Korea tensions, including a boycott movement, begin to hit the pockets of major Japanese brands.
Should Australia Be Worried About Chinese Influence on University Campuses?
By Grant Wyeth
Even as Beijing-funded Confucius Institutes come under scrutiny, Hong Kong protest problems spark renewed concerns.
Bearing Witness 10 Years On: The July 2009 Riots in Xinjiang
By Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga
Even as a foreign tourist, the scale of the 2009 crackdown in Xinjiang was evident.
Will a Giant Sea Wall Save Indonesia's Capital From Sinking?
By Karin Laub
The government continues to confront the challenge facing the country's current capital.
China-Singapore Military Ties in Focus With Army Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of recently announced steps by both sides to strengthen security ties.
Defense Policy Exchange Spotlights Vietnam-Laos Military Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by the two sides to make advances in their security collaboration.
Uzbekistan Focused on Developing Trade with Afghanistan
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s intentions have swiftly moved toward actions when it comes to increasing trade cooperation with Afghanistan.
First Four AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Arrive in India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first four AH-64Es helicopters were airlifted into an Indian Air Force base on the outskirts of New Delhi on July 27.
Vietnam Extends Oil Rig Operations Amid Vanguard Bank Standoff With China
By Ankit Panda
Refusing to back down, Hanoi authorizes the extension of exploratory work by the Hakuryu-5 oil rig.
US Announces Proposed Arms Sale for End-User Monitoring of Pakistani F-16s
By Ankit Panda
The agreement would bolster the United States’ end-user monitoring of Pakistan’s F-16s.
Why North Korea Launched Ballistic Missiles Less Than 4 Weeks After the Third Trump-Kim Meeting
By Ankit Panda
South Korea taking delivery of F-35As and pressing ahead with allied military exercises drove the recent North Korean tests.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 28, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!