Archive
2019
What Did the 2019 ASEAN Air Force Chiefs Conference Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The meeting spotlighted one aspect of ongoing efforts to advance defense collaboration in this realm.
Religion, Beards, and Uzbekistan’s Secular Government
By Umida Hashimova
The president of Uzbekistan reacted with new appointment and policy changes following the latest beard-shaving raids.
A Crucial New Phase in the Battle to End TB in Southeast Asia
By Poonam Khetrapal Singh
A new plan to tackle latent TB will prove vital to routing the disease.
To Create an Immigrant-Friendly Japan, Start with Education Reform
By Asia Dobbs
The conformity that is encouraged in Japanese schools shapes a social consciousness that is suspicious of outsiders.
Chang’e 4 and Chandrayaan 2: To the Moon and Beyond
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
Asia’s spacefaring nations eye the Moon as a tremendous strategic asset.
Will China Take Advantage of the Japan-South Korea Security Rift?
By Ankit Panda
When Seoul and Tokyo bicker, Beijing senses opportunity.
US, India Begin 2019 Yudh Abhyas Army Exercises
By Ankit Panda
This year’s exercises mark the 15th iteration of Yudh Abhyas.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 8, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander Suffers Last-Minute Communications Loss
By Ankit Panda
The Vikram lander may have been lost.
Trump Announces Cancellation of Secret Camp David Summit With Taliban After Kabul Attack
By Ankit Panda
The surprise announcement came on Saturday night.
What Does Thailand’s New Defense Budget Say About its Future Military Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new budget numbers for the country.
Taiwan President Sues Scholars for Alleging Her Doctorate Degree is Fake
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen is taking legal action against unsubstantiated questioning of the veracity of her diploma as she heads into her bid for re-election.