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2 US Navy Warships Transit Taiwan Strait Following Chinese Navy’s 70th Anniversary
By Ankit Panda
The transit also comes after the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.
USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan
By Ankit Panda
USS Wasp and USS Stethem are slated to return to the continental United States.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 28, 2019 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
How Mutual Intellectual Exchange Fell Victim to US-China Competition
By Ankit Panda
Competition between the U.S. and China is closing off avenues for intellectual exchange.
Under Modi, How Did Hindu Nationalism Affect India’s Foreign Relations?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The spirit of nationalist ideology remained trapped in the body of the country’s pragmatic needs.
Making Sense of China’s Reaction to the French Navy’s Taiwan Strait Transit
By Ankit Panda
Did China’s spokesperson misspeak or is the Taiwan Strait now being claimed in full as “Chinese waters“?
Nepal’s Space Program Aims to Break Geopolitical Barriers
By Arun Budhathoki
Nepal aims to launch its first commercial satellite, a high-performance C and Ku Band satellite, by 2022.
India’s Iran Conundrum Is Back
By Harsh V. Pant
The Trump administration’s sanctions hardball puts New Delhi in a tight spot.
Easter Day Terror in Sri Lanka: Geopolitical Implications
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Islamic State-claimed attacks that killed nearly 400 people in Sri Lanka mark a watershed in South Asia’s terror landscape.
How China’s Military Manages Interservice Competition
By Robert Farley
How does the People’s Liberation Army manage a common challenge for any large military?
With Diplomacy on Life Support, North Korea Names and Shames Pompeo, Bolton
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s attacks on Pompeo and Bolton showcase a less delicate diplomatic approach.
Shifting Nuclear Sands in South Asia: Understanding India’s Counterforce Temptations
By Ankit Panda
Political scientist Christopher Clary discusses issues pertaining to strategic stability in South Asia.