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Russia Holds Briefing on Alleged INF Treaty-Busting Missile
By Ankit Panda
With days to go before a U.S. withdrawal notification, Russia attempts to clarify the nature of the 9M729 missile.
India and South Africa: Adjusting to the New World
By Harsh V. Pant
The South African president’s slated arrival in New Delhi as the Republic Day chief guest presents an opportunity.
2019 Kicks Off With US and Allies Present in Indo-Pacific’s Disputed Waters
By Ankit Panda
The United States is networking with allies across the South and East China Seas.
Russia and Japan: No Closer to a Kuril Islands Breakthrough
By Ankit Panda
Abe and Putin’s latest meeting brings the two sides no closer to a breakthrough.
Japan Releases Audio of Alleged Radar Lock-On Incident With South Korean Warship
By Ankit Panda
Tokyo canceled further consultations with Seoul over the December 20 incident between the two sides.
The Top 5 Risks for US-China Relations in 2019
By Chen Dingding and Hu Junyang
2019 presents a range of challenge for the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
Two Stealth Bombers for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force?
By Robert Farley
Is China pursuing two separate stealth bombers?
How to Pave the Road to Trump-Kim 2.0
By Ankit Panda
Working-level talks must proceed with urgency to avoid a repeat of the pitfalls of the 2018 Singapore encounter.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: January 20, 2019 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Assessing the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What is the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act and what will it do?
After Brexit: Global Britain Plots Course to Return to the Far East
By Carl Thayer
A post-Brexit Britain will double down on the Asia-Pacific.
Report: US to Conduct Army Tactical Missile System Test on Okinawa in 2019
By Ankit Panda
The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is likely to be tested in Japan this year.