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France, Japan Look to Increase Indo-Pacific Maritime Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
France and Japan are looking to hold bilateral military exercises in the Indo-Pacific.
Why the Afghan Taliban Are Ready to Talk
By Umair Jamal
The Taliban has many reasons to seek talks with Afghanistan’s neighbors.
When Will Xi Jinping Travel to North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
After a fourth visit by Kim to China, it’s Xi’s turn to travel to North Korea.
Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The caste-system is extremely complex and functions differently throughout India.
Why China’s SSBN Force Will Fall Short for the Foreseeable Future
By Robert Farley
China simply cannot rely on its SSBN force to act as a reliable second-strike deterrent against the United States.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: January 13, 2019 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
What ARIA Will and Won’t Do for the US in Asia
By Ankit Panda
U.S. allies will welcome the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act.
How Does China’s Air Force Learn and Adapt to New Circumstances?
By Robert Farley
The PLAAF has made close study of U.S. military institutions.
South Asia’s Cyclical Geopolitical Trends Likely to Continue in 2019
By Harsh V. Pant
India will have to remain nimble and responsive in its neighborhood.
Report: Russia Developing 4,500 Kilometer Kalibr-M Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile
By Ankit Panda
The Kalibr-M will be deployed on Russian warships and submarines when developed.
Billions at a Cost: Pakistan’s Arab State Windfall
By Umair Jamal
Billions of dollars are pouring into Pakistan from Arab countries, but at what cost?
U.S. Navy Tested High Velocity Projectile on Destroyer
By Steven Stashwick
USS Dewey fired 20 experimental rounds at RIMPAC last summer.