Archive
2019
The Modi Government Scraps Kashmir's Special Status: What Now?
By Harsh V. Pant
Modi alters the Kashmir dynamic.
What Are China's High Rollers Doing in Australia?
By Joshua Mcdonald
A recent expose explores the nexus between an Australian casino, Asian organized crime, and Chinese elites.
Russia’s New Stealth Bomber to Make Maiden Flight Outside Moscow in 2025-26
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s PAK DA bomber will reportedly undergo trials at a flight test and development center outside Moscow in the middle of the 2020s.
Some Freed, Some Not by Kazakhstan's Justice System
By Paolo Sorbello
In July, Kazakhstan's courts kept several “uncomfortable” people behind bars while releasing a handful of others.
The Kit Kat in Japan, a Transliteration Success
By Layne Vandenberg
Transliterating company names into Chinese and Japanese has contributed to the success of popular brands.
India Tests Indigenous Surface-to-Air Missile
By Ankit Panda
The QRSAM continues to undergo testing and development.
US Defense Secretary: ‘We Would Like’ New Post-INF Treaty Missile Capabilities in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Mark T. Esper made the comments shortly after the United States’ withdrawal from the Cold War-era treaty was made official.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 4, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Kim Jong Un Turns Up the Pressure on the United States
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-un’s strategy suggests United States has a choice: change stance, or talks will go nowhere.
US Becomes Mongolia’s 5th Strategic Partner
By Bolor Lkhaajav
During a state visit, Mongolia's president emphasized increased cooperation with the United States.
Japan's Economic Restrictions on South Korea Are Overkill
By Troy Stangarone
If the forced labor rulings are the hidden motivation, Tokyo’s actions are wildly disproportionate.
The Cyber Dimension of the South China Sea Clashes
By Mark Manantan
China’s alleged cyberattacks come amid rising sentiments in the Philippines over the South China Sea disputes.