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Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: October 20, 2019, Edition

Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: October 20, 2019, Edition

By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
The Second ‘Informal Summit’ Is Done. Now for the Hard Part in India-China Ties

The Second ‘Informal Summit’ Is Done. Now for the Hard Part in India-China Ties

By Ankit Panda
The optics of the latest “informal summit” aside, India and China remain worlds apart on major issues.

South Korea Set to Receive Additional F-35s in 2020 Amid North Korean Complaints

South Korea Set to Receive Additional F-35s in 2020 Amid North Korean Complaints

By Ankit Panda
The fighters, a cornerstone of South Korea's aerial strike capabilities, will elevate tensions with North Korea.

South Korea to Procure 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighters

South Korea to Procure 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force is expected to begin receiving twenty more F-35 fighter aircraft beginning in 2021.

China’s Economic Slowdown Deepens, Weighing on Global Growth

China’s Economic Slowdown Deepens, Weighing on Global Growth

By Associated Press
The slowdown in China, the world's biggest trader, has global repercussions.
Perceiving China’s Influence in the Pacific: The Case of Solomon Islands

Perceiving China’s Influence in the Pacific: The Case of Solomon Islands

By Denghua Zhang
A closer look at the logic put forth by the Solomon Islands’ task force which examined the choice between Taiwan and China.

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

By Uzair Younus
Given the Syria debacle, one cannot rule out a tweet that abruptly announces the end of the war in Afghanistan.
Peacekeeping and the Evolving Australia-Fiji Relationship

Peacekeeping and the Evolving Australia-Fiji Relationship

By Grant Wyeth
An interview with Lisa Sharland.

Russian Subs Live-Fire Ballistic Missiles in Nuclear Combat Drill

Russian Subs Live-Fire Ballistic Missiles in Nuclear Combat Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russian submarines of the Northern and Pacific Fleets test fired ballistic missiles from submerged positions during a recent military exercise.

Can Beijing and Hong Kong Rejuvenate ‘One Country, Two Systems’?

Can Beijing and Hong Kong Rejuvenate ‘One Country, Two Systems’?

By Brian Wong
The "one country, two systems" principle has structural limitations that merit addressing.

Terrorism Threat Looms Over Indonesia as Attention Shifts to Jokowi’s Second Term

Terrorism Threat Looms Over Indonesia as Attention Shifts to Jokowi’s Second Term

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the president has a range of priorities for his remaining time in office, terrorism remains a challenge for the country.
Fighter Training Anniversary Highlights US-Singapore Military Ties

Fighter Training Anniversary Highlights US-Singapore Military Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries commemorated a key manifestation of their bilateral defense relationship.

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