Archive
2019
Oil Spilling Into the Java Sea
By Agoes Rudianto
In July, oil began bubbling to the surface of the Java Sea and washing ashore, slicking beaches black.
These 2 Factors Increase the Odds of Resumed US-North Korea Talks
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-North Korea talks may yet resume once again, but Washington must tread carefully.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 15, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Why China's Military Wants to Control These 2 Waterways in East Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait constitute critical chokepoints for Chinese military operations both along and beyond the so-called first island chain.
South China Sea: US Navy Warship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. Navy warship sailed near China-held features in the Paracel Islands.
Hánna: An Artist Sings of Love in All Its Forms
By James Pach
With her latest album, Japanese-Filipino singer-songwriter Hánna writes of love, foster relationships…and earthquakes.
The Politics of Hate and Artistic Expression in Japan
By Jeff Kingston
Organizers of the 2019 Aichi Triennale, a sprawling showcase of contemporary art, got more publicity than they bargained for.
South Korea Divided Over Nomination of Controversial Justice Minister
By Tae-jun Kang
The polarization from Cho Kuk's nomination threatens to hang over Korean politics for a while.
Indonesia’s New Capital Challenge Kicks Off
By Luke Hunt
The announcement on moving the country’s capital is only the beginning of one of the most ambitious infrastructure ventures in its history.
Cash or Kind? The Debate Over Humanitarian Assistance Continues in Malaysia
By Saqib Sheikh
Despite the clear advantages of cash-based assistance, globally, such aid still only accounts for a lowly 6 percent.
Growing India-South Korea Strategic Synergy: The Defense Domain
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The two countries are moving closer in the security domain.
What’s in the New Philippines Joint Service Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of what would constitute the first engagement of its kind.