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Is Democracy Still Relevant to the US-India Relationship?
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
The United States and India should reaffirm democracy as a driving consideration in the conduct of their foreign relations and choice of strategic partners.
In India, Iranian Foreign Minister Discusses Sanctions, Crude Exports, and More
By Ankit Panda
Iran and India continue to cooperate bilaterally and regionally.
Will Indonesia Purchase the Indo-Russian BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile?
By Ankit Panda
Jakarta has expressed serious interest in the capable supersonic cruise missile.
How China Might Repel the US Intellectual Property Trade Offensive
By Robert Farley
Intellectual property violations may be, in some sense, the WMD of the U.S.-China trade war
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: January 6, 2019 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
Kim Jong Un Makes Fourth Trip to China, At Xi Jinping’s Invitation
By Ankit Panda
The North Korean leader’s first trip overseas in 2019 is to China.
Challenges for the US-China Trade War ‘Truce‘
By Dingding Chen and Junyang Hu
We have seen some progress, but a real deal remains difficult.
The Beginning of the US Endgame in Afghanistan
By Nicolas Johnston
Expect to see the U.S. establish further political alternatives intended to counterbalance China’s influence in Central Asia.
China, Pakistan Conclude Bilateral Counterterrorism Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The sixth iteration of the bilateral ‘Warrior’ exercise concluded in Punjab.
How Trump and Kim Brought the World to the Brink
By Ankit Panda
How close did the United States and North Korea really come to war in 2017?
ARIA: Congress Makes Its Mark on US Asia Policy
By Carl Thayer
ARIA is a significant step toward a more engaged U.S. posture in Asia.
How Iran and Pakistan Matter for a Post-US Withdrawal Afghan Landscape
By Adam Weinstein
Strained relations with Pakistan coupled with a hostile posture toward Iran leave Washington stranded in Afghanistan.