Archive
March 2020
US Department of Defense: Guam Laser Incident ‘Unprofessional,’ Violates 2014 Code
By Ankit Panda
The Pentagon argued that the incident violated the 2014 Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea.
North Korea Flies out Foreign Diplomats Amid COVID-19 Concerns
By Associated Press
North Korea continues to not have publicly confirmed any cases of COVID-19.
Cracks in the System: COVID-19 in Chinese Prisons
By Zi Yang
The spread of the disease in prisons reveals flaws in China’s epidemic countermeasures.
Shock Saudi Move Causes Historic One-Day Plunge in Price of Crude Oil: What Next?
By Ankit Panda
Early on Monday, Brent crude fell by more than 20 percent, dropping to levels unseen since 2015-2016.
Japan Partners With the US on Next Generation Fighter: What Next?
By Robert Farley
Tokyo picks Washington over London, but the hard work lies ahead.
North Korea Launches 3 Unknown Projectiles Into Sea of Japan
By Ankit Panda
Three projectiles were launched from near the town of Sondok and into the Sea of Japan.
India’s Approach to the Indian Ocean Region: From Sea Control to Sea Denial
By Suyash Desai
Given the budget constraints, the Indian Navy’s approach should change from sea control to sea denial
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: March 8, 2020, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
‘This Is Not a Drill’: COVID-19’s Economic Fallout
By Ankit Panda
Making sense of COVID-19 and the specter of a global economic crisis.
The Long War in Afghanistan Might Be Over. Who Won?
By Kambaiz Rafi
There might be no clear winner after all, but what exactly will that mean for Afghanistan and the region?
The Dangers of Westlessness
By Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
Are the origins of "Westlessness" to be found closer to home?
The Islamization of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
By Ashutosh Nagda
Indonesia’s summoning of the Indian ambassador over the Delhi riots points to a deeper trend.