Archive
2019
What Did the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Land Exercise Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of another notable development in the minilateral security mechanism.
Military Chief Visit Highlights India-Brunei Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent trip spotlighted the ongoing efforts by both sides to make inroads in their defense cooperation.
Afghanistan: A Region on Edge as Peace Talks Near the Finish Line
By Catherine Putz
U.S.-Taliban talks end without a deal, but tantalizingly close; Uzbekistan garners a rebuke for welcoming Taliban representatives.
South Korea Strikes Back, Removes Japan From Trade White List
By Kim Tong-Hyung
Seoul will remove Japan from its own preferred trade list after Tokyo did the same to South Korea.
Hong Kong Airport Shuts Down Amid Pro-Democracy Protest
By Yanan Wang and Christopher Bodeen
A sit-in at the main terminal caused the cancellation of all flights, even while protests continued elsewhere in Hong Kong.
Japan Keen to Bolster Ties with Pacific Island States
By Grant Wyeth
The island states of the Pacific are pivotal to Japan’s free and open Indo-Pacific strategy.
How Islamic State Infiltrated Kabul University
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Expanding its reach, the Islamic State has aimed recruitment efforts at Afghan universities.
North Korea Tests New Type of Short-Range Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s short-range missile tests continue unabated as the U.S. and South Korea conduct military exercises.
North Korea: No Talks With South Korea Until Seoul Gives ‘Plausible Excuse’ For Joint Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The prospect of a return to inter-Korean diplomacy appears unlikely in August 2019.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 11, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
How India’s Kashmir Move May Complicate Its Border Dispute With China
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government’s move will make border negotiations with China more difficult.
Kashmir After Article 370: Instability, Unrest, and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Kashmir is about to enter a new era. What can the region expect?