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Indian Elections 2019: Do Narendra Modi and the BJP Deserve a Second Term?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
On what basis should the BJP be reelected in India? (If it can be.)
To Manage Great Power Competition, America Needs a New Economic Patriot Act
By Michael B. Greenwald
An executive order spelling out a new Economic Patriot Act would enable a smarter sanctions strategy.
Pakistan Revisits the Usefulness of ‘Armed Militias’—For What?
By Umair Jamal
Why does Pakistan’s prime minister believe that the country has no use for armed groups?
Kashmir, Pulwama, and Pakistan: Navigating Islam and Citizenship in India
By Aman Madan and Hari Prasad
For segments of the country’s Hindu population, Muslim loyalty to the nation has always been suspect.
With Hanoi in the Rearview, Will Kim Jong Un Turn to Russia?
By Ankit Panda
A meeting with the Russian leader would underscore Kim’s options aside from the United States.
DNA Tests Confirm Death of Philippine-Based Islamic State-Linked Leader
By Jim Gomez
A major Philippine-based IS commander was killed in a March 14 gun battle.
Singapore, India Conclude Bilateral Armor Exercises
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The 12th iteration of Bold Kurukshetra concluded on April 13.
North Korean Leader: Third US Summit Depends on Whether US Can Make ’Bold Decision’
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s leader also emphasized that his relationship with Trump remained positive.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 14, 2019 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
With New South China Sea Tensions With Philippines, China Overplays Its Hand
By Ankit Panda
China’s attempts to test the U.S.-Philippine alliance may strengthen the alliance at a critical time.
Where to Next for US-North Korea Talks?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Can South Korean President Moon Jae-in save the moribund U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process?
The US-China Trade War: The Case of Kentucky Bourbon
By Robert Farley
The bourbon wars hold important lessons for how Americans think about trade policy.