Archive
2019
Britain in the Trans-Pacific Partnership After Brexit?
By Michito Tsuruoka
It’s complicated.
Why Is China Detaining More Foreigners?
By Shin Kawashima
A disturbing new trend emerges.
The (Legal) Battle for Air Superiority
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Yet another round in India v. Pakistan
Malaysian Ex-PM Najib Ordered to Enter Defense in 1MDB Case
By Associated Press
Defense lawyers said Najib was shocked he wasn’t acquitted.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: November 10, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
The Russo-Indian AK-203 Venture: A Case Study in Defense Pragmatism?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What does India’s decision to enter into a massive rifle production joint venture with Russia say about its priorities?
Japan to Invest in AI-Enabled Maritime Surveillance Platforms
By Ankit Panda
AI and machine learning will reduce demands on human analysts.
Hindu Temple Triumphs in Babri Masjid Mosque Case
By Associated Press
India’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Hindu temple in one of India’s most contentious religious disputes.
China Warns Vietnam to Not ‘Complicate’ South China Sea Dispute By Seeking Legal Arbitration
By Ankit Panda
Beijing warned Hanoi to not “complicate matters.”
What Myanmar’s New Amphibious Ship Says About Its Naval Ambitions
By Mohammad Rubaiyat Rahman
Myanmar has started to consider its maritime security environment more seriously, but it will take more than new ships to achieve its goals.
Championing Tax Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
By Sakshi Rai
What can the region do to better cooperate on tax issues?
What Can We Learn from the US State Department’s Terrorism Report on Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan took some serious criticism irrespective of the country’s efforts.