Archive
May 2024
![Xi in France: What Is There to Celebrate? Xi in France: What Is There to Celebrate?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19085632012422.jpg)
Xi in France: What Is There to Celebrate?
By Valerie Niquet
The challenge for Paris will be to try to give meaning to a visit that ultimately doesn’t have much to offer.
![For First Time, China Publicizes Alleged 2016 South China Sea Agreement With Philippines For First Time, China Publicizes Alleged 2016 South China Sea Agreement With Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_duterte_handshake_with_president_xi.jpg)
For First Time, China Publicizes Alleged 2016 South China Sea Agreement With Philippines
By Christopher Bodeen
A statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila described a “temporary special arrangement” supposedly agreed to during a visit to Beijing by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
![The Data Arms Race in China-US Technological Competition The Data Arms Race in China-US Technological Competition](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-03-171849.jpg)
The Data Arms Race in China-US Technological Competition
By Sunny Cheung
The restrictive strategies adopted by both nations are setting precedents for data governance, cybersecurity, and international trade protocols in the digital age.
![BJP’s Endorsement of Accused Sexual Predator Prajwal Revanna Is Not Surprising BJP’s Endorsement of Accused Sexual Predator Prajwal Revanna Is Not Surprising](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-03-170402.jpeg)
BJP’s Endorsement of Accused Sexual Predator Prajwal Revanna Is Not Surprising
By Sudha Ramachandran
The party has a history of condoning rape and sexual harassment for the sake of power and political expediency.
![Jeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-03-160648.jpg)
Jeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister
By Patricia O’Brien
Whatever window of opportunity the election presented for a change of course on the geopolitical front has closed. But Manele has an opportunity still to deflate regional tensions.
![What a Rising India and a New Japan Could Mean for the Indo-Pacific What a Rising India and a New Japan Could Mean for the Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-03-22-030238.jpeg)
What a Rising India and a New Japan Could Mean for the Indo-Pacific
By Anuraag Khaund
As the Japan-U.S. relationship continues to evolve, there emerge distinct synergies between U.S.-Japan and India-Japan initiatives.
![An Afghan Woman Activist’s Visit to Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan An Afghan Woman Activist’s Visit to Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-03-145535.jpg)
An Afghan Woman Activist’s Visit to Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
Zerka Malyar and her team sought to confront the Taliban on the critical issue of women’s rights.
![Bhutan’s Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability Bhutan’s Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-03-143319.jpg)
Bhutan’s Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability
By Rishi Gupta
Bhutan has long capped tourism to prevent adverse impacts on the environment. With the economy suffering, is it time for a change?
![It’s Time for Closer Japan-US Cooperation on Climate Security It’s Time for Closer Japan-US Cooperation on Climate Security](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-12-144540.jpg)
It’s Time for Closer Japan-US Cooperation on Climate Security
By Khang Pham
For Japan to be a true “global partner” of the U.S., it needs to closely align its approach to climate change threats with that of its most important ally.
![China Signals a Loosening of Data and AI Governance China Signals a Loosening of Data and AI Governance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-china-flag-cyber1.jpg)
China Signals a Loosening of Data and AI Governance
By Jonathan Dove
China’s regulators now appear to be shifting the scales in favor of development. Will it last?
![Europe and Deterrence in East Asia Europe and Deterrence in East Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-07-140042.jpg)
Europe and Deterrence in East Asia
By Frans-Paul van der Putten
In order to help prevent a crisis, the EU needs to support the status quo not only between China and Taiwan, but also between China and the United States.
![The Battle to Restore Public Trust in Malaysia’s Media The Battle to Restore Public Trust in Malaysia’s Media](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-03-114233.jpg)
The Battle to Restore Public Trust in Malaysia’s Media
By Benjamin YH Loh
A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution.