Archive
2019
A New India-France Alliance?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While talk of an alliance may be premature, there is clearly an increasing convergence of interests between the two strategic partners.
Chinese Foreign Minister Visits North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Wang Yi’s visit is being presented as a follow-up on the June visit to Pyongyang by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
What’s Next for Russia-Malaysia Security Collaboration?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at ongoing efforts by both sides to make inroads in the defense realm despite the challenges that remain.
Protests in West Papua Escalate With Reports of Killings
By Joshua Mcdonald
Tensions mount in Indonesia amid reports of killings during Papuan pro-independence protests.
Popular Support Grows for Indicted Nepali Journalist
By Peter Gill
Rabi Lamichhane’s show confronts corruption; a former employee’s suicide has stirred a firestorm.
Report: Solomon Islands ‘Clearly Leaning’ Toward Changing Recognition From Taipei to Beijing
By Ankit Panda
The Pacific Island state’s decision to switch would leave Taiwan with just 16 remaining diplomatic allies.
Japan to Set Up New Police Unit for the Senkakus
By Ankit Panda
The new unit will be tasked with preventing illegal landings on the disputed islands.
What Exactly Did Pakistan’s Prime Minister Say About the Country’s Nuclear Weapons?
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan’s nuclear policy remains unchanged.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: September 1, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Confirming Fears, India’s Citizens Register Excludes Nearly 2 Million: What Next?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The lives of nearly 2 million in Northeast India are thrown into uncertainty.
Terry Gou May Run for Taiwan’s President. What Does His Foxconn Record Tell Us?
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan’s richest man is reportedly ready to declare his candidacy. Would he run the country like he ran his corporate empire?
South Korea’s Supreme Court Orders New Trials for Ex-President Park and Samsung Heir
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
The trials will revisit the corruption scandal that saw Park ousted from office.