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The US Announces a New Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
In a welcome development, the revised U.S. position brings American policy in line with the July 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling.
Philippines: China Should Comply With 2017 South China Sea Ruling
By Associated Press
Manila emphasizes the 2016 ruling by an international tribunal.
US Amphibious Assault Ship Burns in Port for Second Day
By Steven Stashwick
USS Bonhomme Richard caught fire during maintenance in San Diego on Sunday.
Bad Faith All the Way: US Attempts to Bring China to the Arms Control Table
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration’s tactics aren’t fooling anyone.
USS Bonhomme Richard Suffers From Major Fire at US Naval Base San Diego
By Ankit Panda
The origins of the fire remain uncertain -- as does the status of the ship.
US Marine Corps Faces COVID-19 Outbreak in Okinawa
By Ankit Panda
The outbreak at U.S. Marine Corps facilities has raised concerns on the island.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: July 12, 2020, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Rethinking the Technological Story of the Pacific Theater of the Second World War
By Robert Farley
Just how central was the battleship to naval operations during the Second World War?
Uzair Baloch, the Pakistan People’s Party, and the 18th Constitutional Amendment
By Umair Jamal
How a gangster from Karachi may become central to one of Pakistan’s defining constitutional amendments.
History of Tibet-Ladakh Relations and Their Modern Implications
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
History casts a long shadow in the Himalayas.
The Origins and Drivers of Australia’s 2020 Defense Strategic Update
By Ankit Panda
Australia reacts to a shifting regional environment.
Multilateralism With Chinese Characteristics: Bringing in the Hub-and-Spoke
By Deep Pal and Suchet Vir Singh
Beyond capturing border territories and changing narratives, China wants to reshape global governance. New Delhi and the world must realize this.